andrewmiller Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I have got a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport and the heat shield rattles really bad in between shifts and when i accelerate hard, i was thinking i could either weld it or hose clamp it. Hose clamping it would be alot easier but will it last. can anybody help me out here? i really appreciate any answer! thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 lol search there is probably trillions of threads about heatshields. and there rattling. It is the story of a car owner and his subaru really. Basically heatshields and headgaskets xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewmiller Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 yea it would just be kind of nice to have a nice clean sounding thrashing machine.... i think thats an oxy-moron actually! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtownRX Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 just get rid of them. I did on my outback and haven't had any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewmiller Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 alright, ill see how that works! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I would not get rid of them. They protect the hot exhaust from debree and help keep the pipes warm Why do people go for the tough solutions and not the easy ones first? Two words. Hose Clamps. Or get under the car and re-crimp the joints of the shields. Large hose clamps work well too. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Some have rammed screws or small bolts between shield and pipe then tightened in place with hose clamps. Good luck--and welcome aboard, andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardssix Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Hi, look at number #10. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=51554 Good Luck bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec03 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I cut 3-4 in long pieces of a metal coat hanger and jammed them in between the shield and the exhaust pipe. It has worked fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprezaII Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) The heat sheilds were also loose on my Impreza . All you need is some good stainless steel hose clamps, from a parts store , then fasten them snug . Try to keep the gear tightening part up , so as not to snag road debris . Good luck P.S. stainless clamps last a long time , had one on my Ford Bronco II for 5 years.... Edited November 13, 2009 by imprezaII add info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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