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Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
 
I'm changing the plugs, since I have the
exhaust manifolds out. What is the purpose of
the thin metal shields over the plug boots?

Is it radio suppression?

Do they need to be reinstalled?
 

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Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
 
Those are heat shields to help prevent the plug wires from melting.
 

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Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
 
I guess I'll put them back
 

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