H3 Exhaust/Headers Heat shield rattle

[awalsh]

Down to the last heat shield left on my truck. The infamous header head shield, which had been rattling terribly. The bolt hole is completely rusted, no need for pictures because I'm sure everyone understands what I'm talking about.
Now for my question, do I really need this thin piece of metal covering my headers? Or can I just remove it? Now keep in mind I plan on trying to fix it first but if I don't find any solution my next step will probably be to just take it off like all the others that were causing this metal grinding sound at 1500 rpms


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[mjferencak]

I haven't had mine on for three years now. Make sure if you decide to run without the shield that your O2 sensor wire isn't making contact with your headers.

 

[Bruces]

I had two of the three holes totally split out. I welded really big fender washers in the holes to repair.

 

[Pappibri]

If keep it on. I used really big washers and have been good since

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[awalsh]

Thanks for the input. I'm limited on tools at school and just wanted to take it off, I'll zip tie the o2 sensor so it doesn't make contact.


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[rascole]

Trash it. Mines been off for years.