1997 Nissan Micra Heat Shield Rattle Fix

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STUARTGOOD24
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Hi, I am wandering if anyone has had this problem before, the heat shield on my nissan micra 1997 is rattling and i was wandering what the best solution would be? can i simply just pull it off? can i simply tighten it? if so what should i be tightening and also looking for? not 100% on car repair thats all! any help would be gratefully received.

Thanks in advance
Dec 16, 2006 at 5:23 AM
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[quote:2277b0a710="stuartgood24"]Hi, I am wandering if anyone has had this problem before, the heat shield on my nissan micra 1997 is rattling and i was wandering what the best solution would be? can i simply just pull it off? can i simply tighten it? if so what should i be tightening and also looking for? not 100% on car repair thats all! any help would be gratefully received.

Thanks in advance[/quote:2277b0a710]

Hey Stuart,
Technically it should stay on. If you can tighten it Great!. If its all rotted/rusty where it bolts then get an extra large hose clamp or put 2 or 3 together, rap it around the heatshield and tighten it that way. This will eliminate the rattle.

Chris
Dec 16, 2006 at 8:13 PM
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STUARTGOOD24
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hi thanks chris for replying,

what should i be looking for as im not sure whats really what under the bonnet!

something i should probably know a lot more about i feel!

thanks
Dec 17, 2006 at 5:29 AM
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Suggested Repair

Leave the heat shield in place and tighten it if the fasteners are still sound. If the mounting area is rusted or rotted, wrap one large hose clamp, or two or three clamps joined together, around the heat shield and tighten them to stop the rattle.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Nissan Micra asked whether a rattling heat shield should be removed or tightened and what to look for. The expert said the shield should stay on, recommended tightening it if possible, and suggested securing a rusted shield with a large hose clamp or several clamps joined together. The owner then asked what to identify under the bonnet, but no further guidance was given.

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