2000 Boxster S rattle noise

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by Einherjar

Looks like possibly a cat...right one to be more specific. Have to throw it up on a lift to be sure.

If the cars cold hit the cat and see if it makes any noise.

[Einherjar]

Ill try that tomorrow morning and let you know.

[Einherjar]

Definitely an exhaust related issue...tapped around on the exhaust pipes with engine running and could induce the rattle or make it stop.

[Einherjar]

Found the culprit. Right side, heat shield near the Catalytic Converter...I think. The heat shield is no longer attached and just spins freely on the pipe.

[Pdwight]

Very good.....I have to check mine

So....how would you repair that ??

[silver-S]

I would try a bead of JB Weld epoxy.

[nieuwhzn]

Have the same issue and have been whacking the heat shield for a couple years already.
Just drive the heat shield to the back of the car by hitting it with a mallet.
OR replace the secondary cats with test pipes.

[Einherjar]

gonna have a buddy of mine tac-weld it. Although I did not think of JB weld, may try that first.