How can I fix heat shield rattle on my car?
Wait until the car cools off (you don’t want to be touching the exhaust while it’s still hot). Jack the car up and slide yourself beneath the exhaust components. Push the palm of your hand against the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, and other exhaust components. Try to get a feel for any loose elements.
When to look for a rattle in a heat shield?
If you’re hearing a persistent, metallic rattle coming from your car or truck (especially when idling), there’s a good chance you have a loose or broken heat shield. Although there are a million places to look for a rattle on an older car, the heat shield on your car’s exhaust system is a good first place to look.
When did the heat shield fall off my Honda Civic?
Dear Tom and Ray: One of the exhaust heat shields fell off my Honda Civic Hatchback (2001) awhile ago. The dealer told me not to bother putting it back on or replacing it, because I don’t need it, anyway.
Why do car parts rattle and fall off?
There are lots of car parts that do nothing but rattle and fall off. Why pick on the heat shield? The heat-shield manufacturers have to eat, too! Tom: The heat shields are actually metal guards that surround the various pieces of your exhaust system. They’re there to shield other stuff from the excessive heat given off by the exhaust.
Wait until the car cools off (you don’t want to be touching the exhaust while it’s still hot). Jack the car up and slide yourself beneath the exhaust components. Push the palm of your hand against the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, and other exhaust components. Try to get a feel for any loose elements.
If you’re hearing a persistent, metallic rattle coming from your car or truck (especially when idling), there’s a good chance you have a loose or broken heat shield. Although there are a million places to look for a rattle on an older car, the heat shield on your car’s exhaust system is a good first place to look.
Dear Tom and Ray: One of the exhaust heat shields fell off my Honda Civic Hatchback (2001) awhile ago. The dealer told me not to bother putting it back on or replacing it, because I don’t need it, anyway.
Is it possible to repair an exhaust heat shield?
This cannot be applied to all types of heat shields such as ones that bolt to the underside of the vehicle. This method mainly applies to the ones which wrap around an object. This is a permanent fix which will be much cheaper than having to replace the heat shield or exhaust and does not jeopardize the durability of the exhaust system.