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fatmike · 05-20-2013, 07:32 PM

I had issues with my heat shield. It would sound like rocks in a tin can, but only under certain throttle conditions (lifting was particularly noticeable).

Ended up re-attaching the heat shield, and cutting some away.

Car is quiet now. Take a fresh look at that heat shield.

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05-20-2013, 07:32 PM	#2
fatmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 691	I had issues with my heat shield. It would sound like rocks in a tin can, but only under certain throttle conditions (lifting was particularly noticeable). Ended up re-attaching the heat shield, and cutting some away. Car is quiet now. Take a fresh look at that heat shield. / __________________ SOLD - 2002 Boxster S - PSM, Litronics, De-ambered, Bird Bike Rack, Hardtop, RMS leak...