Lx 470 Exhaust Heat Shield Noise

[tcshell]

Just had the truck in for an oil change and dealer informed me of cracks in the heat shield of the catalytic converters. The cracks cause a vibe at mid range rpm. The service rep stated I should get them welded at a muffler shop.

Anyone have this procedure done? Did it work?

Shelly

1998 LX470

:cries:

[jarcara]

probably worth a try. they will probably want to replace the catalytic converter otherwise. I had a vw w/same issue and garage charged me $19 to remove it from the bottom side. Otherwise $500 to replace the converter (and that was a vw).