Hal wrote:
> On Apr 22, 10:14 am, Christopher Muto > wrote:
>> The heat shield on the catalytic converter on my '95 is rattling and
>> unless there is a clever fix like the stainless steel hose clamp
>> solution for the down pipe heat shield I think I need a replacement.
>> The cheapest bolt on replacement appears to be the Managflow 23696 for
>> $85 from Performance Peddler. Has anyone used one of these? Are they
>> OK or junk? Thank you.
>
> I put one in a few months back in my 97. Works fine, fit perfectly. As
> an FYI, it does not include gaskets or hardware, so make sure you
> order those at the same time you get the converter. The gaskets will
> crumble when you go to remove the converter and usually cannot be re-
> used.
>
> Since I'm a cheap ******* I got new gaskets and just cut the studs out
> of the old converter and re-used them. Put a generous amount of anti-
> sieze compound on the threads so if you have to take it apart down the
> road you can.
>
> Chris

Thanks Chris, that gives me confidence to go for it... and I love the
idea about reusing the studs.