Annoying little rattle

[ineson]

I have got a mk3 16v and have got an annoying rattle coming from the front of the car underneath. Had a look last night as it sounded like the heatshield on the exhaust, as I have had his before, but that all seems pretty solid and all the clips are still in place. It hasn't dropped either.
Anybody have any suggestions on what it could be, going to have a more detailed look at the weekend when I have more time but any suggestions may help me in my search.
Cheers.

[robz]

could still be the heat sheild, but may be the exhaust is touching somewhere?

[ineson]

Yeah just been out for a run in it and its definately the heatshield, need to get underneath it and have a good look at the system.

[robz]

just rip it off, i did haha

[ineson]

What all sections, looks to be about 3 from what I saw last night!

[robz]

i ripped the mid section out (above the cat) however its usually the one behind the downpipe that is the trouble causer

[Wayne]

If the one on the downpipe, do not remove it but wrap a jubliee clip around it to tighten it.

[ineson]

Just been out to have a look and think its the one on the downpipe btu doest seem to be touching anywhere I can see.

Oh well good look at it on Saturday and it will be sorted, thanks for the pointers.

[robz]

the studs come away i think, thats what happened on mine!

[dom]

As above, don't rip off the manifold heat shield a large jubilee clip around it should solve it if that's the cause