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What is the shield on top of the differential housing for?

Old 07-02-2012, 10:12 PM
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Default What is the shield on top of the differential housing for?

I have a 02 Z28 M6 and while I was replacing the rear end cover I noticed a shield type thing that is held in by the top 3 housing cover bolts. My new support cover doesnt allow the shield to be replaced without some modification. Does anyone know what this shield type thing is for and do I really need to put it back on with the new cover??

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Old 07-02-2012, 10:14 PM
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Its the sheild for rear end failure if it explodes it goes everywhere..... No i cant remember i got a mwc rear know but i think it might of had info of the rear end on it.
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Nice of them to include a debris shield - almost like they were fully expecting the 10 bolt to explode
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I never figured out what it was for. So no you don't need it.
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i didnt know what it was for looked useless so i didnt try putting it on with my 12 bolt
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Is it the little shield to keep heat from the exhaust getting to the brake lines?
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It doesn't appear to be a heat shield. Too thick, im just leaving it off. Thanks for the info guys.


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