Catalyser heat shield (cover, comp.)

[PARR]

At service, informed that the catalyser heat shield was corroded - both upper and lower.
As you know, I get everything done that is suspect on my Steppy.
Ian@bongofury could not supply, and Honda UK state that this (these) items are discontinued.
Enter jp-carparts.com - they had the items in stock @ $42.09 each - part nos 18181-PNC-000 and 18182-PNC-000.
Ordered, and was charged about $50 for DHL delivery.
Despatched Monday 14 july from Japan - in Hong Kong within 9 hours - but Hong Kong charged £27.00 tax!
Estimated delivery, however is Friday 28th July. Hope it's right.
Excellent service - thank you jp-carparts.com.

[Vantastic]

Surely this is not hard to fabricate in the UK from some sheet metal and paint with heat protective paint?

[PARR]

Hi, Vantastic,
Yes, you are probably right, but the originals looked like grandma's lace curtains and fell apart on removal.
There is a local blacksmith who might have been able to do it - the exploded diagrams on jp-carparts could have been a guide, but I am usually happier with the original fittings.
Now waiting for front shockers - over $240 EACH - £40 cheaper via Belgium but a few weeks wait as opposed to jp-carparts for $260 each = $141 by DHL
Strange that no other Honda vehicle uses these when several of the suspension/brake parts are.

[Vantastic]

I need to check my heat shields next time I can bear to put on a boilersuit! Not this week!