02' Impreza WRX Wagon- weird noise, need help

ajpayson

I just bought an 02' Impreza WRX Wagon and I'm hearing a noise that I am having a hard time describing when I let off the gas. When I shift and accelerate everything is fine, but when I take my foot off the gas there is a a rattling kind of noise. It's not grinding but it has gotten louder in the last couple days. Sorry for the poor description but as you can see I'm no mechanic! Any ideas as to what this may be will be appreciated. Thanks a lot.

dcm61

Exhaust heat shields broken/loose?

ajpayson

I wondered if it was something with the exhaust...that's exactly what it sounds like. I will check that out today. Thanks for the first idea!