exhaust rattling noise, '01 2.7l

[sb01box]

it's not the removable shield over the cat but a clam shell shield on the exhaust pipe between the secondary cat and the flange (to mate with the header)

Originally Posted by Squozen

I replaced the locking bolt and retaining clip when I had this issue.

The shield is there to stop leaking oil/fuel/other fluids hitting the hot catalytic converter and setting your engine bay on fire. I think removing it is questionable at best.

[Jager]

Originally Posted by sb01box

it's not the removable shield over the cat but a clam shell shield on the exhaust pipe between the secondary cat and the flange (to mate with the header)

Yes... That's the area I was referring to.