Does anyone else have a problem with heat shields rattling? I've got a top heat shield rattling in my car, and it's pretty annoying. I guess it's a "resonance rattle"... only rattles at certain RPM's... anyway, I was curious as to what people did to fix the problem, how much it cost, etc... any help would be appreciated, as my car sounds like someone's drumming on a tin can... :a:

 

Buy a new one

 

take it off

 

Rip that mother off.

 

I purchased a 97 DX HB with a welded on 2.5" exhaust. The heat shield located at the first turn in the rear of the car rattled during acceleration. I had the car on a lift and using a small pry bar bent the shield away from the exhaust shaking it up and down and right to left. After a few tries it didn't rattle at all.

Cost $0.00
Commuting 70 miles daily with no rattle, Priceless!!

Good Luck.

 

my heatshield started rattling about two months ago. Basically, one of the sides had come loose (it was shaped like a "C" instead of like a "O" like how it should have been). The two sides were rattling against each other, and it was really annoying. Basically, all I did to fix it was take a few pieces of heavy duty picture frame wire and wrapped them completely around the heat shield about every 3 or 4 inches. Then I just took a pair of pliers and twisted the ends of the wires until they began tightening around the heat shield. Eventually, they were so tight that they held the shield back into its original position. Then I just clipped the excess wire off the ends and the problem was solved.

 

If you can try to keep it on because in the summer it blows a ton of heat through the ebrake area. But if you dont mind that then rip the SOB off.

 

I've had the same problem lately....havent done anything yet, because its too damn cold, and besides the annoyance factor, it doesnt affect anything

 

useless...rip it off




plus...


you'll save in weight reduction :naughty: :chuckles: