Engine tinware Is it necessary?

[sump]

Hi all,

Just fitted a stainless exhaust and silencer to my 88 DG and forgot to put the tin ware back in place first

Just thinking is it really needed or could I just leave it out?

Look forward to your comments

[maxstu]

Tinware is not 100% necessary. Pushrod covers to prevent damage from road debris is recommended, though.

[sump]

Thanks for the reply. The push rod covers are in place it's just the rear long section that I forgot to fit before the exhaust
 

[Mocki]

That’s is a heat guard , and really needs to be there , doesn’t it hold your header tank ??

[sump]

Yep the tank was sitting on the top but I could attach it another way. If you really think I should fit it though then I'll just have to remove the exhaust again
 

[maxstu]

Oh! That part. I thought you meant left and right shields. Yes, as Mocki comments. It's a heat shield. Take off silencer and put shield back on.

[sump]

Silencer off, heat shield adapted to suit engine bearer bracket with angle grinder and two slots!

Heat shield now ion place and exhaust fitted. Quite a job getting it to fit so glad that's done with but now I've found an oil leak from the oil filler which was a new one with new gasket as well

Job for next week now!