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Old 04-12-2021 | 10:58 AM
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Heat Shield

On my 2021 F-350 I noticed the heat shield located underneath truck (between driver side floor board and transmission) is a 5 inch tear. Is there a particular tape to use to patch over the tear?

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Terry
 
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Old 04-12-2021 | 01:35 PM
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Why not let the dealer replace it under warranty on such a new truck?
 
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Old 04-12-2021 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BenchDog
On my 2021 F-350 I noticed the heat shield located underneath truck (between driver side floor board and transmission) is a 5 inch tear. Is there a particular tape to use to patch over the tear?

Thanks,
Terry
Originally Posted by KeystoneF350
Why not let the dealer replace it under warranty on such a new truck?
Exactly^

Why would you fool with it on a new truck unless you were the one to mess it up?

And, even then I'd be inclined to try and get it fixed under warranty anyway.
 
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Old 04-12-2021 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
Exactly^

Why would you fool with it on a new truck unless you were the one to mess it up?

And, even then I'd be inclined to try and get it fixed under warranty anyway.
I was looking at it from a time and convenience perspective. The time it takes for me to place a piece of tape over the tear compared to dropping off truck first thing in morning and waiting for it to be repaired. I don't know the cause of the tear but I did see a few other taped areas on heat shield on both sides of transmission. I noticed the tear while I was using a microfiber cloth and soapy water underneath truck to remove any dirt/salt residue before rust proofing it with Fluid Film. The truck has about 1,100 miles on it.

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Terry
 
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Old 04-12-2021 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BenchDog
I was looking at it from a time and convenience perspective. The time it takes for me to place a piece of tape over the tear compared to dropping off truck first thing in morning and waiting for it to be repaired. I don't know the cause of the tear but I did see a few other taped areas on heat shield on both sides of transmission. I noticed the tear while I was using a microfiber cloth and soapy water underneath truck to remove any dirt/salt residue before rust proofing it with Fluid Film. The truck has about 1,100 miles on it.
If that was my truck and I didn't want to take it in, I would look at using something from Heat Shield Products. I've used their stuff on three different vehicles.
 
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