'94 Knocking Problem - Honda Prelude Forum

rkonfire · 10-12-2003, 06:36 PM

Alright, I have noticed some knocking coming out of my engine compartment but it always stopped after a while I thought it was a lifter at first, but then I finally found the problem...

*Out lined it red*
The Bottom screw that holds on this peice of metal is missing, which allows it to bounce against the exhaust manifold cover(making a really annoying clanging). I am wondering if it is critical piece of metal or not.

Should I match the screw and bolt it back down, or take out the other screw and scrap it?

Thanks

PS- Sorry I couldn't figure out how to shrink the picture(new to didgital cameras)

MR.CLIFFORD · 10-12-2003, 07:14 PM

bolt it back up. If I remember it is a heat shield to protect your other parts. It would be best if you bolted it back up. I would take the top bolt out and match thread off of it. Chances are they are the same.

rkonfire · 10-12-2003, 07:44 PM

Thanks Cliff,
That is what I thought, just wanted a second opinion to be sure.

brendon2k · 10-13-2003, 10:43 AM

I took mine off when I installed my dc header.

Mattsy93vtec · 10-17-2003, 08:11 PM

As a second warning, dont put your hand on the heat shield

- mattsy