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Heat shield

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jwtayl01, Nov 19, 2017.

  1. Nov 19, 2017 at 2:33 PM
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    jwtayl01

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    The heat heat shield above the cat on the driver's side came loose as I was fixing one connection point, the other two came loose as well. (this is a classic example of galvanic corrosion) I removed the heat shield. Can I leave it off?

    Thanks, Jesse
     
    jwtayl01, Nov 19, 2017
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  2. Nov 19, 2017 at 2:41 PM
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    757yotas

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    Ya you dont "have" to have it just make sure it was not protecting any wires or hoses
     
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  3. Nov 19, 2017 at 2:51 PM
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    20RustyTaco06

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    This time of year you may welcome the added heat....
     
    20RustyTaco06, Nov 19, 2017
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  4. Nov 19, 2017 at 2:54 PM
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    ABNFDC

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  5. Nov 19, 2017 at 4:06 PM
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    jboudreaux1965

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    only downside I can think of is the floorboard may get hotter, not sure how much hotter or if it will affect insulation and carpet and what not, never tried running with no heat shields.
     
    jboudreaux1965, Nov 19, 2017
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