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Heat Shield Advice
I had the Boxster in the shop today (not a dealer but Porsche only shop) getting the CV Boots replaced. I mentioned that when backing the car up I hear a rattling .
The culprit as many has said, heat shield bracket. This was the heat shield on top of the cat, drivers side. The bracket that the bolts go into had rusted out on one side and the bolt had nothing to attach to. He said the only choices:
1. Get a new cat $$
2. Fab a new bracket, just as costly
3. Let it rattle
The mechanic removed the heat shield saying there was nothing vital there and would not cause any issue.
Now part of me says there is a need since Porsche bothered to put it there. Part of me says they are reputable, they would not do anything to cause damage to my car.
Thoughts, advice?
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