Downpipe heat shield rattle

stlb5 · 12-11-2023, 07:39 AM

In my effort to chase down things that rattle, I found that the heat shield at the bottom of one of the downpipes is pretty loose. I'm getting a low RPM rattle, mostly right after startup that sounds like it's coming from this area. Is there anything I can do secure the shield? How necessary is it, is removal an option?

Sequence_ · 12-11-2023, 03:14 PM

Had a similar issue on mine, have removed them and all ok for quite some time now.

12-11-2023, 07:39 AM	#1
stlb5 Lieutenant 217 Rep 521 Posts Drives: '19 M2C MT, '15 X5 Msport Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Downpipe heat shield rattle In my effort to chase down things that rattle, I found that the heat shield at the bottom of one of the downpipes is pretty loose. I'm getting a low RPM rattle, mostly right after startup that sounds like it's coming from this area. Is there anything I can do secure the shield? How necessary is it, is removal an option? Attached Images __________________ 2019 M2 Comp, MT, BSM 2015 X5 Msport, CB (Hers) 2014 M235i MT, BSM, MPE, Dinan Springs (Sold)
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12-11-2023, 03:14 PM	#2
Sequence_ Enlisted Member 17 Rep 33 Posts Drives: M2 Comp 2020 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Had a similar issue on mine, have removed them and all ok for quite some time now.
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