Rattling heat shield is common to 96 to 00 Civics. My wife's 00 Civic had
the problem twice and it has been a reoccurring problem for my 98 Civic. The
Honda dealership was able to fix it for about $70.00 but then the problem
would re-occur. Finally, I got my local backyard mechanic to cut the dam
thing out (on both car). It took the mechanic about 10 minutes to remove it,
with a blow torch and he didn't charge me for the job.

Since my catalytic converter is in the engine bay, for my 98 Hatch, I don't
see the point of a heat shield, especially one that's prone to come loose.

Pars

> wrote in message
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> Hello, I just had the pipe directly connected to my muffler (I think it
> is sometimes referred to as either the "B" pipe or "C" pipe) replaced
> on my '97 Honda Civic DX due to rusting. It was suggested I have my
> muffler replaced also, but I didn't see a problem with the muffler so I
> just had the pipe replaced instead. After having the car fixed, I
> noticed a rattling sound coming from under my car... I usually only
> hear it when I drive at very low speeds or apply the brakes (mostly
> when I'm at a stop sign or red traffic light). When I am driving at a
> "regular" speed I don't hear the rattling sound at all. I've read that
> this may possibly be some heatshield problem or maybe even at problem
> with the cat converter?? I only noticed this after getting my exhaust
> pipe replaced at Midas last week (never heard the sound before) so I am
> wondering if I would have to perhaps get a new heatshield? Does anyone
> have an estimate as to how much it costs to get that replaced??
> Thanks!!!
>
> Julie
>