heat shield necessary?
07-10-15 | 10:17 AM
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heat shield necessary?
The 2 aluminum heat shields between the end of the each exhaust system and the spare wheel well compartment have come rusted from their bolts. Can I just remove these without ill effect? They are not even listed in the service manual. The dealer says they are $100 each with a couple of hours labor...
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07-10-15 | 10:28 AM
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I don't know for certain about ES350 but I had a Nissan Maxima that had the same problem. The dealer just removed the shield and said it wasn't necessary.
I also had the same thing done to a Dodge Shadow I owned ages ago.
Neither car suffered any problems.
I also had the same thing done to a Dodge Shadow I owned ages ago.
Neither car suffered any problems.
07-10-15 | 02:41 PM
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The 2 aluminum heat shields between the end of the each exhaust system and the spare wheel well compartment have come rusted from their bolts. Can I just remove these without ill effect? They are not even listed in the service manual. The dealer says they are $100 each with a couple of hours labor...
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