I currently have the same problem with my 97LX and was told at the dealership that it is, in fact, the heat shield. I temporarily fixed the problem with a coat hanger. At the dealership, the tech removed the coat hanger and tightened the shield, but it is now worse than when it had the hanger. Now I am looking for a more permanent solution.
The cost for replacing the heat shield is about $350 + labor. A technician at the Lexus dealership said that removing this heat shield is another option. Does anyone have a view on this much less expensive alternative?
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