Disintegrated heat shield

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xavier
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Post Sun Jan 10, 2021 11:15 am

I put these heat shields in about 5 years ago to replace the old smog style single heat shield. They have disintegrated. Anyone know why? Is it worth replacing them with another pair or will they go the same way?
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JimmyMc
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Post Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:17 pm

As a side note, I love the finish of your valve cover. Looks very smart. Is it painted?
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Post Fri Jan 15, 2021 7:29 am

I love the old sock...clutch reservoir cover?.....egg cosy?

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Post Sat Jan 16, 2021 2:00 am

what brand are they?
E30 325is with M20B31
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Post Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:04 am

paultv wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 15, 2021 7:29 am
 I love the old sock...clutch reservoir cover?.....egg cosy?

Paul ;-)
This is now a thing, Chase Boys sell loads of them
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Post Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:33 pm

they will probably catch on fire
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Post Mon Jan 18, 2021 2:28 am

Mine is not a foot sock it is a mobile phone sock. It’s been on for years and never caught fire. They used to have specific reservoir socks for motor bikes. Don’t know if you can buy them anymore. My old reservoir cap had a slight crack. The sock caught any dribbles.
Yep valve cover is painted. Any time I need to take the cover off, I clean it up and give it a coat of engine paint.
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