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Heat shield broken?

Old Sep 12, 2020 | 08:43 AM
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Heat shield broken?

Something is broken under my car. A friend says it looks like a heat shield. Driving wise it’s fine. But every time I go over a speed bump or any kind of raised road surface something scrapes.


Old Sep 12, 2020 | 09:22 AM
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Since there is no real question, then I say Fix It.
Old Sep 12, 2020 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by firemangeorge
Since there is no real question, then I say Fix It.
sorry...do you think it’s just the heat shield?
Old Sep 12, 2020 | 10:07 AM
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It looks like a heat shield over the exhaust A couple of self tapping screws , not to long , 1/2 to 3/4 inch will do.


Old Sep 12, 2020 | 10:09 AM
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I can't tell what part of 'under the car' that is, the camera is too close. Jack that part of the car up as high as you can, and take a better picture, with the phone touching the ground.

That being said, it does seem like a heat shield, but which one? If you're planning to DIY, then this thread can continue. If you're not mechanical, then take it to a shop. They'll order the correct parts and repair it.
Old Sep 12, 2020 | 10:09 AM
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Sully,
From ypur picture that is what I see.
Crawl underneath and look.
Old Sep 12, 2020 | 10:58 PM
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If only there was a place you could drive to have your car lifted up for inspection and repair. I am assuming that you would not know which end of a screwdriver to use as a hammer.
Whatever it is it has to be removed or fixed before it falls completely off and hits some innocent bystander. Kind of irresponsible driving around with parts falling off. "Just a heatshield" can kill a person at 65 MPH.
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