Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 03:49:15 +0000 (UTC) From: Craig's Saab C900 Site <c900nospam.apana.org.au> Subject: Re: What to check when buying a c900
Jeremy <jerem43nospamnet> writes: >7. Heat shielding above the exhaust system and for the battery. These >also have been known to rust away after 15-20 years. Definately needed >at the battery, the exhaust shielding helps keep the interior cool in >the summer. And is critical for fire safety. The heat rising up from the exhaust will heat up everything in that part of the car, including the floor metalwork, carpets, wires, etc. so having a heatshield is mandatory IMHO. Craig. -- Craig's Saab C900 Page at | Craig's Classic Saab Workshop - Sydney .au http://lios.apana.org.au/~c900 | http://www.classicsaab.net and other URL's Email: c900nospam.apana.org.au | For Saab 99/C900/9000 Enthusiasts World-Wide! Alternate: saabonautnospaml.com | Web-forums, galleries, library, links, etc.