Suggestions wanted for Muffler replacement

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12-26-12, 05:54 PM

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clubsport

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so what did the tech do specifically for the heat shield?

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Originally Posted by ebradford

Quick follow-on to my post last night. I stopped in to my mechanic this morning, and sure enough, it was the heat shield that had rusted through completely. Out the door for $40 including an oil change. Thanks, guys.

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01-02-13, 09:17 AM

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so what did the tech do specifically for the heat shield?

Took it off and tossed it into the metal recycling bin. It's hard to believe but this truck will soon be 10 years old! The muffler will probably have to be replaced within the next year or so anyway, and he said it would come with a new heat shield.