Heatshield Rattle...Remove Heatshield?

[2004GT238]

Ever since the 100,00km Major service there has been a rattle supposedly because of a loose Heatshield. I asked my mechanics if they could do anything and they told me they could move the piece around and see if that works. It worked for a while and now the rattle is back. I recall them saying that they could remove the Heatshield all together.

So my questions are these:
if they remove the Heatshield would there be any repercussions I.e damage to the engine or anything like that?

What would be other alternatives that I should be aware of going into the next minor service?
Should I go to an exhaust place to get the piece welded back into place again (cost)?

Suggestions or advice is muchly appreciated!

Cheers people!

[HardwareBoB]

Sounds like a good excuse for an upgrade to me - time for a dump pipe.

[HighTech RedNeck]

dump pipe and turbo beanie