Dam itz Lou Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I took my 08' Legacy in for the air bag recall and the car had a rattle. I get a call back and I'm told the heat shield needs to be replaces and its over $2100. HELP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuiedaman Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Get under there yourself and rip it off = FREE Which heat shield is it? It's most likely the uppipe that's started rattling. Easiest way to fix it is an aftermarket uppipe. Perrin fits the best. Please don't pay that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuiedaman Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Please disregard on the uppipe, realized your Legacy is N/A. Ask which heat shield it is. Should be pretty easy to get to and take off yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam itz Lou Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 He said its between the car and exhaust. I looked up parts and I see about 3 different shields for about $30 each. I'm definitely having a word with him when I go pick up the car. My GF went in to drop off the car since its her car now but I've been going there for a while. I know you're going to pay more at a dealership, but I dont appreciate trying to be ripped off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 $2k for a heat shield? That's just theft pure and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 That's madness. Try going to an independent exhaust shop and ask them to take a look. They can repair your heat shields or make new ones out of sheet metal stock. Should be inexpensive. If you can DIY, there is a flexible sheet material from DEI that resembles a sandwich made from thin aluminum on each side with rock wool insulation in between. You can fabricate your own shields using that or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullah Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Sounds like they're quoting replacing exhaust pipe and cat as well rather than just the heatshield.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I don't know where in NY you are, but if you are near North Jersey try AZP Installs in Kenilworth. Good work at fair prices, and honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam itz Lou Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 We just got back. I asked for an estimate on paper of all parts and he told me he couldn't provide it. There are the notes he wrote down. http://i66.tinypic.com/2gwib2q.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRuu Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 i would check your oil, it's low, so he suggest you change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF1GG29 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 My 07 (also NY and New England) had its heat shield rust out, the exhaust has developed a leak, etc. It's about that time. That said, an exhaust shop will take care of that stuff for you for WAY, WAY cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SpecB_DE Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 A couple self tapping screws will tighten up the heatshield. It's the quickest, cheapest and easiest way to fix Subaru rattles since the top and bottom shields are connected. On a side note, if you need the y-pipe, I have one in very good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 We just got back. I asked for an estimate on paper of all parts and he told me he couldn't provide it. There are the notes he wrote down. http://i66.tinypic.com/2gwib2q.jpg This looks like a dealer estimate (not AZP), and it's for a lot more than a heat shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 We just got back. I asked for an estimate on paper of all parts and he told me he couldn't provide it. There are the notes he wrote down. http://i66.tinypic.com/2gwib2q.jpg Do you have 225/50R17 tires now? Kinda surprised he recommended that as that is not the stock size for your car. If they are dry rotted, definitely need to replace them; but not sure I would do it there... Definitely check your oil since he wrote low then scratched that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBwrench Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 225/50 isn't a stock size, and it's pretty beefy. Sounds like a $2100 estimate for $1000 of work. Get some new, proper size tires from a tire shop, and get the exhaust leak fixed at an exhaust shop. MTBwrench's Stage 3 5EAT #racewagon 266awhp/255awtq @17.5psi, Tuned By Graham of Boosted Performance Everyone knows what I taste like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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