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Mid Muffler Heatshield - Rattles

87VW1

GROUP

26
NUMBER

87-03 November 16, 1987
SUBJECT:

Mid muffler heatshield - rattles
MODEL(S):

Fox/Wagon m.y. 1987



The Heatshield on the Fox mid muffler may become detached at the corners or center welds. If this happens, replacement of the muffler is not necessary.. By loosening the exhaust hangers to drop the muffler system down, the heatshield can easily be rewelded to the muffler, Hold shield in place using a pair of vice grips, then weld the shield on with an ARC WELDER.