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It shields the rest of the car from the heat of the exhaust or radiator .

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How much would it cost to fix the heat shield on your car?

Which heat shield? There are several.


Does driving without a heat shield damage a car?

Driving without a heat shield may damage the car. It can damage the car by melting any gaskets (rubber hoses), and electrical wires close to it.


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Loose heat shield... Not a big deal at the beginning untill it gets really unoying later... Best way to fix it by removing the heat shield or replace it with a new one


What causes a rattling noise when car is stationary and when accelerating?

Possibly a loose heat shield or other component.


When your car is running but in park and you press on the gas your hear a loud ticking noise?

Check the heat shield.


1995 34 camaro is making a rattling noise under car?

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Check to heat-shield at the catalytic converter because something is loose


Heat shield vs no heat shield?

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