U shaped item covering exhaust

2000 Peugeot 206

Car: Peugeot 206
Year: 2000

Categories: Engine & Drivetrain

There was a U shaped item covering my exhaust that recently fell off. It was very rusty and quite eroded but I still have it in my car boot at the moment. One mechanic told me it was holding up my exhaust and the exhaust will soon fall off. Another mechanic told me it was nothing to really worry about as it was a protector for when the exhaust gets too hot and as I don't drive a lot then the exhaust won't get too hot.
Does anyone know what the purpose of this U shaped things is and if I don't get it replaced will my exhaust eventually fall off?
Many thanks
Rosemary

Problem added: Oct 12, 2013 (10 years ago)

Rosemary1690

Points: 1

'bout the only thing I think it could be is an exhaust clamp,
they're around 8mm diameter rod with the "U" being around 50mm between the legs?
if so then theyre for clamping exuaust pipes together,and if one's off the all you need is to get it replaced.

Answered Oct 12, 2013 (10 years ago)

1/4drive

Points: 1,892

Sounds like heat shield , take second mechanics opinion , exhaust wont fall off .Dont worry about it .

Answered Oct 12, 2013 (10 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 37,699

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