imherenow

so i found the problem boooomm!!!..it was matter of looking carefully..because when i m driving i can hear the noise coming from engine but when u get down and listen to it carefully it was actually coming from back ..so the problem is heat shield @ the back end...right underneath the gas tank..the screws to hold them are rusted and therefore broke off and thats why it was making noise which was hitting against the exhaust pipe..
ok now the problem is found so for now i drilled a hole in the shield and make a note with the screws and with another rod above just so the shield doesnt hit anything else..
my question is that i will to change it but there is no need to go to a lexus shop right?? i mean they will charge high no doubt .. i can get this changed @ a muffler shop too ya??
and also does any one know how much is the part and labour approx? thanks!!

01LEXPL

iTrader: (10)

You can always rip it off... Or make it work with zip ties, the thick ones.

imherenow

ya i already zip-tied it..but m going to get quote on few shops n see how much it would to get it changed..

RXGS

iTrader: (2)

Just a head up i removed mine about 3 years ago and nothing has happened. If i rememebred rcorrectly the dealership saw it during an oil change, the tech removed it for free and said don't replace it, not worth it

Hayk

iTrader: (1)

I was right on the money.

p.s.: I know I said it was an exhaust leak, but it's close enough!

imherenow

haha ya n thanks i keep my car more than regular maintain n so i guess was nothing internal ..so ya thanks
But i dont think m gonna remove it since only one side is off the other side is still screwed in. If the whole things breaks off then i will obviously remove..