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Heat shield been rattling-looking for suggestions to fix it

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by H00s13r, Apr 12, 2022.

  1. H00s13r

    H00s13r Member

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    Hello;
    My Gen3 2010 Prius rearmost heatshield (one around exhaust pipe by gas tank) has been rattling and almost fell off. I took it off for now. Here's some pics

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    Two of the three holes got so large the shield fell off past the bolt/washers. The third hole as you can see is mostly gone-part of the shield is still under the bolt/washer. Toyota stealership wants $180 for new shield. I was thinking of using some of that high temp jbweld epoxy stuff and some big washers and -re-mold new holes into the shield by using the jbweld as a paste with the washers on each side of where the holes were. Has anyone attempted this kind of repair? Looking for all good ideas or workable solutions.
    Thanks!
     
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    Leadfoot J. McCoalroller Senior Member

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    Steel pipe-hanger strapping or literal baling wire. Don't bother trying to make the holes smaller, it's a fool's errand.

    With the steel tape you can wrap it around the shield and its pipe, then attach the tape to itself with simple nut & bolt fasteners. With baling wire it's even easier, you just twist it together to make joins at any length.
     
    #2 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Apr 12, 2022
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    Find a wrecking yard where you can remove replacement shielding for cheap... Or get a friend who welds aluminum to help you...
     
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    I made these parts out of thin stainless steel. This should last forever 20220406_133455.jpeg 20220406_133509.jpeg 20220406_133514.jpeg

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    Very nice I believe Carr and others have a similar fastner. Haven't arrived here yet i'm wondering if my exhaust guy can hand hammer out a real metal piece like of course earlier corollas etc. He will say just loose it Tom.. no need it that one.
     
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  7. H00s13r

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    Thanks for the idea. What is this steel pipe tape you are referring to? Is it something like this?

    Master Flow Perforated Metal Hanger Straps 3/4HS
     
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    Look for "fender washers", washers with oversized OD. Or use a small piece of gauge plate with a hole drilled through. Or even a short piece of pipe hanger strap, this stuff:

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    ok-that was what I thought it was. Thanks Mendel!
     
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    Yep you found the right stuff. Good luck!
     
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    thank you as well!
     
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    wish me luck!
     
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    Mine did the same thing about a year ago; I heard it rattling as I was pulling out of the O'hare parking garage and about to drive two hours home. When I got home, I pulled it off and didn't bother replacing it.
     
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