[Kaj Hallstrom]

I notice a strong metallic rattle from the aftermarket (design1racing) heat shield. The shield works perfect and is nice and tight. It was quite a job to get it in place. The rattling, kind of, goes away as the engine warms up. Anything to do about it or should it be ignored?

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[az968]

Why do you think it is the heat shield that is rattling?  Mine hasn't made a sound.  Maybe it's something else.

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[Kaj Hallstrom]

The rattling sound definitely comes from the shield area. I will investigate further.

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[968workaholic]

More than likely the factory heat shield cracked where it attaches to the oil filter housing. Its hard to see from the top, looking from underneath gives you a better view

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[unknown4u]

Or is it the shield that protects the oil level sender? That was the one in my case.

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[Waylander]

I have had to weld up both those heat shields, what a pain the oil filter housing one is to get off

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[flash]

yeah - the OEM shields are pretty thin, and lack proper support.  the slightest thing and they can rattle.

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