[SailorWagon]

I have an annoying rattle that occurs at certain rpms , a staccato sort of rattle metal sound. Dealer tech said he believes it is a heat shield; if so how do we fix it ?

 

[pvp]

Take a look at TSB 07-028: Pinging, Rattling, or Squealing During Light Acceleration

SYMPTOM
While driving under light acceleration, you hear an intermittent pinging, rattling, or squealing from the engine compartment. The noise can easily be mistaken
for an engine ping or spark knock. In some cases, the noise happens only during engine warm up.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The intermediate shaft heat shield is loose in its mounting bushings.