Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Important

Yes the new cat does have welded heat shield on but it is pointed down instead of up at the car body.

Catalytic converter heat shield important. The catalytic convertor produces a lot of heat and gets very hot. They pulled it off an we ordered a new one. Rang the mechanic and asked if he removed the heat shield and he said he did and that the heat shield is not needed and that this new cat has an integrated heat shield.

Often one or more of the bolts that hold it in place has broken loosened or become overly corroded. If it is between the body and the converter its absence might be important. Cat heat shields are removed or lost from vehicles everyday without any problems arising from the missing heat shield.

And the welded on heat shield is pointless imo. It depends on where the heat shield is located. Genuine porsche part 99611342100 catalytic converter heat shield.

Catalytic converter heat shield rattle is a pretty common occurrence that is caused by the heat shield becoming loose. Just be careful if you do remove it and set your car on fire insurance won t cover it if your dealer catches it they can decide to void your warrantee for purposefully creating a hazardous situation. This allows the heat shield room to move around causing it to rattle.

A muffler and catalytic converter heat shield can reduce interior temperatures and protect nearby components. On the other hand if it is below the converter you don t need to worry. Many idiots every year set their car on fire by removing a heat shield and its usually the one shielding the firewall from the cat converter.

But this nothing to worry about. The stock items from porsche are a little. Just don t park the car in tall dry grass.