98 tacoma 2.4L 5 spd exhaust manifold heat shield

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larry higa

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My heat shield is cracking around the mounting bolt holes, currently hanging on by 1 bolt. How to repair. I tried to get the heat shield rewelded, I took it to a local muffler shop and they recommended against having them trying to weld on it, he said the shield is multi-layered and they would just be blowing holes in it attempting to weld on it. He also recommended for me to try a professional welder, maybe they could TIG weld it. Currently I purchased some high heat epoxy and have applied it around the bolt holes. Anybody have any other suggestions.
 
larry higa said:
Does anyone have the heat shield lying around their garage. Maybe after replacing the manifold with headers.
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I think that is the best bet, a take off or new factory shield.

As for welding, I only know enough about it to say that the muffler shop guy has integrity. Pretty much anything can be welded, but hard jobs require a very skilled welder I've seen many things ruined by low talent welders that didn't want to admit that the particular project was over their head. I don't know if welding is viable. It may not be a hard job for most welders and therefore not that expensive. Or, it might be really tricky and the guy who can do it might charge you and arm and a leg.
 
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