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Loose heat shield

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by lenjack, Mar 23, 2018.

  1. lenjack

    lenjack Active Member

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    My 2010 with 120k miles started making rattling sounds 3 days ago. It's the heat shield. How urgent is it to have it repaired, replaced, or preferably removed and ignored? I never park on anything remotely grassy or flammable.
     
    #1 lenjack, Mar 23, 2018
  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Isn't the heat shield protecting the car body? Not sure. I'd have a look, would suspect there's one or more fastener missing, or if you're lucking just dislodged, and or the heat shield hole has torn. In the latter case an oversized washer might solve the problem.

    If fasteners are missing, I'd make sure to get the correct ones through a parts department.
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Mar 23, 2018
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    My very knowledgeable and trustworthy garage guy is going to take a look. Thanks.
     
    #3 lenjack, Mar 23, 2018
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