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Old 09-02-2013, 06:27 PM
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what is hanging?
View from behind driver side front tire, looking to the center:



If you recognize this, please let me know what it is.

Thanks for your help!
-dog
 
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Old 09-02-2013, 07:22 PM
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Heat shield for cat
 
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Old 09-02-2013, 07:29 PM
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I agree with Krunk13 that looks like the heat shield for the cat
 
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Old 09-02-2013, 07:45 PM
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Thanks - should I try to remove it??
 
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Old 09-02-2013, 07:55 PM
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Yep, that's the cat heat shield. I'd go ahead and remove it before it falls off and damages either your car or someone else's.
 
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:26 PM
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typical honda heat shield rots off...
 
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Old 09-03-2013, 03:17 AM
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Just don't park on grass without it.
 
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Old 09-03-2013, 09:04 PM
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Thank you!

I was tempted to use a coat hanger for old times' sake... but, a couple of 5 inch hose clamps are around it now. We'll see if it holds up.
 
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