Harryburgundy Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I guess this has been asked before but I couldn't see how to search the forum. Heat shields on my 2.0L Sport rattle...any reason why I can just remove them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 They help reduced heat radiation to other components & als help speed up cat function. If real bad they could be removed & heat wrap ribbon installed as needed. Link to thread below on subject as they easily resolved by packing out the shield mounts with stainless wire or heat wrap ribbon strips & perhaps spot of welding if stubborn http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/4048-rattling-heat-shield/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryburgundy Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Many thanks :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Something on my car has started rattling. Wonder if it's that. How did you work out it was the heat shield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryburgundy Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Tbh I haven't checked yet...but it just has that heat shield rattle sound that is familiar from other cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Quite common on the older subarus & to be honest generally an easy fix with little of effort, quality of the materials is very good & repadding the c-clamps can last for years if done well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Quite common on the older subarus & to be honest generally an easy fix with little of effort, quality of the materials is very good & repadding the c-clamps can last for years if done well. Thanks, that sounds good. I've not really played around with the heat shield before...is it just washers or a gasket that wears and needs replacing or packing out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 C-Clamps that go around exhaust pipe (these c-clamps hold heat shields on) are padded inside with mesh, with age this becomes a little loose thus rattles. Other issues are things like it getting knocked or a sloppy mechanic damaging it or leaving bolts missing when mucking round with jobs like a Lambada sensor replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I had the heat shield around the front manifold go. Gave it to a mate who welded it back together for me. If it's really bad you can get them from most breakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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