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Mar 9, 2014 | 02:50 PM
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Should this heat shield look like this??
Is that normal. Looks like it had melted at one time or is that the way they can look???
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Mar 9, 2014 | 03:00 PM
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From: New Orleans, LA
What exactly are you referring to? The heat shield over the turbo that looks bubbled out IS correct, if that's what you mean.
Mar 9, 2014 | 03:07 PM
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The big shield, with the hand with a an X over it, to the left of that you see a crack/big opening.
Mar 9, 2014 | 03:18 PM
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Yep. Mine looks the same. Had it off also. Totally not melted. It bubbles out like that because the exhaust side of your turbo is shaped like that.
Mar 9, 2014 | 05:16 PM
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Yep. Normal. Don't worry. In fact, I'm jealous. Mine does not look that nice. It was exposed to too many winters
Mar 10, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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From: Ave Maria, FL
I would be more worried about that turbo oil line, rusted like that.
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