Rattling heat shield
12-07-23, 06:23 AM
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Rattling heat shield
The heat shield of my RX350 was rattling
Took it to a independent repair shop. They removed it saying car will run fine without it. When I poked him, he said there are no fuel lines there, the fuel tank and lines are shielded well and removing this will probably increase the temperature inside car a little bit ( in new England area where it is cold 8 months a year , it is not a concern)
What do you guys think ?
Took it to a independent repair shop. They removed it saying car will run fine without it. When I poked him, he said there are no fuel lines there, the fuel tank and lines are shielded well and removing this will probably increase the temperature inside car a little bit ( in new England area where it is cold 8 months a year , it is not a concern)
What do you guys think ?
12-07-23, 06:31 AM
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If the heat shield is beyond repair you can always buy another one but I think it'd be fine. Do you plan on keeping the car for over 10 years?
12-07-23, 07:26 AM
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12-07-23, 08:22 AM
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What they did is the usual way most shops deal with this issue on aging vehicles. You will not notice any difference inside the vehicle.
Often attempting to attach a new heat shield to rusted attachment points is very difficult if not almost impossible and more costly than it is worth.
Often attempting to attach a new heat shield to rusted attachment points is very difficult if not almost impossible and more costly than it is worth.
12-07-23, 11:30 PM
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The heat shield of my RX350 was rattling
Took it to a independent repair shop. They removed it saying car will run fine without it. When I poked him, he said there are no fuel lines there, the fuel tank and lines are shielded well and removing this will probably increase the temperature inside car a little bit ( in new England area where it is cold 8 months a year , it is not a concern)
What do you guys think ?
Took it to a independent repair shop. They removed it saying car will run fine without it. When I poked him, he said there are no fuel lines there, the fuel tank and lines are shielded well and removing this will probably increase the temperature inside car a little bit ( in new England area where it is cold 8 months a year , it is not a concern)
What do you guys think ?
If the shields was not required it would not be put in by the manufacturer. Something will be impacted long term.
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