Aluminium alloy under-body heatshields are engineered to protect vehicle floors and components from exhaust heat, but their steel mounting pins and clamping washers often fall victim to dissimilar-metal corrosion.
As the exhaust system heats up in operation and – cools down afterward, the constant expansion and contraction stress the fixing points – causing the alloy around the washers to corrode, crumble, and enlarge the mounting holes. The result? Loose, rattling shields that can’t be re-clamped securely.
The new Heat Shield Repair Kit from Connect Workshop Consumables (part number 34316), provides a simple, cost-effective fix. Each kit includes five 52 mm alloy repair discs plus five matching clamping washers, allowing technicians to securely clamp the shield firmly back in place – eliminating noise and vibration without discarding perfectly serviceable shields.
34316 Heat Shield Repair Kit Contents:
5× 52 mm heat shield discs: Reinforce enlarged or damaged mounting holes.
5× clamping washers: Match original fixings to restore secure clamping force.
Ford & VW Group applications: Ideal for popular underbody shield layouts.
Save time and money: Repair instead of replace – no need to source an entire new shield.
For easy installation, pair the kit with the Laser Tools’ clamping washer tool (part number 7347). For a full selection of clamping washers, see Connect part number 30286; extra discs are also available in twenty-piece packs (part number 34317).
With the 34316 Repair Kit, workshops can silence rattles, preserve factory shields, and deliver a professional, sustainable repair – every time. Part of the extensive consumables range fromConnect Workshop Consumables and available now from your local stockist or online supplier.
More details from https://www.connect-consumables.co.uk/Product/34316 ENDS.