Porsche Enthusiasts Club Forum

Guys,

I have an annoying rattle coming from a heat shield under the middle of the car. I've not yet been able to get underneath for a proper look, but if I reach under from around the mid point of the door, I can wiggle it and can tell this is the offending item.

Just wondered if anyone has tackled this before - does the exhaust need to come off and is the shield usually completely knackered or maybe just needs some big washers under the fixing screws?

Mine was missing a nut. If the bolt has sheared off you might be able to just bend it in a bit to stop it vibrating on the tunnel.

Guess I'll have to buy some ramps and have a proper look.

I reached under and bent it slightly and now it vibrates at a 1500rpm rather than 2200 - which is better but still annoying.

Do you have to remove the exhaust to get at the fixings?

Nope

just removed mine as it was just hitting my home made decat pipe, just used a jack with axle stands, 4 x 8mm bolts 10-20 mins work

I have a similar rattle , after considering heat shields...it is ???????????????????











Exhaust baffles..Anyone ever do the oul wooden mallet job?

I have some ramps you can borrow.
I'm in High Lane near Lyme Park...

Blackadder,

thanks for the offer, I could do with getting some anyway but I may take you up on the offer in a few weeks time.

No problem Ian, let me know as and when.

I may be taking on a workshop in High Lane soon to move all my kit and a couple of cars into as its easier than working on the drive.... and the guy in the next bay has a 2 post lift