[MarkAndyJ]

Hi all,

Recently bought a second hand I30 FD. I've noticed there is a rasping noise from the front of the car when accelerating, which seems to be loudest in 2nd and 3rd gear around 20-30mph.

It stops immediately when I take my foot off the accelerator, so I'm certain it's not wheel bearings. It sounds more like an exhaust blowing but the car had an MOT a few weeks ago with no issues identified.

I have noticed the exhaust manifold heat shield has some play in it - all the fixing bolts are tight  however there is a metal netting around each fixing hole and the whole shield can easily be moved a few mm.

I wanted to ask if these were supposed to be fixed firm, as if so this may be the source of the noise.