Intermittent rattle in neutral

[gonzozir]

I have a 1993 Ford Ranger 4.0 Liter V6 Manual Transmission with 187k miles. I have a intermittent rattle that just started the other day, sound seems to be coming more from around the tranny\catalytic converter area. Any Ideas as to what this could be?

 

[snoopdoggie]

If it is there it could be the Heat Shield for the Cat.

 

[gonzozir]

Thank you that was it! so glad iz an ez fix

 

[84bluebronco2]

I plowed my 94 Explorer through a snow bank and have the same sound. From "working" under cars at a quick lube, I would vote 150% that it is some heat shield.