Wanted: Fuel Tank Heat Shield for 2003 Vibe w/1.8L, FWD

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schwartzy18510
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Wanted: Fuel Tank Heat Shield for 2003 Vibe w/1.8L, FWD

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Looking for the exhaust heat shield that protects the fuel tank from heat generated by the exhaust pipe. Bolts to the fuel tank support straps. The unit on my 2003 Vibe w/1.8L engine, FWD, and automatic transmission has rusted through.
2003 Salsa Red Vibe Base Model
1.8L 1ZZ-FE, FWD, AT, 190K Miles
*Unresolved Vibration at Idle*
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Re: Wanted: Fuel Tank Heat Shield for 2003 Vibe w/1.8L, FWD

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www.car-part.com to yank one from a junkyard.

FWIW, I haven't had one on any of my Vibes in...many years.
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schwartzy18510
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Re: Wanted: Fuel Tank Heat Shield for 2003 Vibe w/1.8L, FWD

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Thanks for the tip regarding car-part.com — discovered them via another tip here on the forums a few years back. Super helpful, I'll be checking there too. Figured I'd spread my net as far as I can.

I have my heat shield wired up currently, but will be replacing fuel tank support straps soon (mine are getting crusty), and figured if I could find a replacement in decent shape I'd take the opportunity to fix it up right.
2003 Salsa Red Vibe Base Model
1.8L 1ZZ-FE, FWD, AT, 190K Miles
*Unresolved Vibration at Idle*
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Re: Wanted: Fuel Tank Heat Shield for 2003 Vibe w/1.8L, FWD

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Is this the part you're looking for (for a Matrix, should be the same for a Vibe, but I can't guarantee it)

https://parts.cobbcountytoyota.com/p/To ... 02030.html
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Re: Wanted: Fuel Tank Heat Shield for 2003 Vibe w/1.8L, FWD

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joatmon wrote: Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:09 pm Is this the part you're looking for (for a Matrix, should be the same for a Vibe, but I can't guarantee it)

https://parts.cobbcountytoyota.com/p/To ... 02030.html
That's just the ticket! Was hoping to find one that doesn't run $100+ though. Came up empty on www.car-part.com, sadly.
2003 Salsa Red Vibe Base Model
1.8L 1ZZ-FE, FWD, AT, 190K Miles
*Unresolved Vibration at Idle*
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