It is rarely pleasant to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. Thus, what if you discover an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Ram P/U? It is highly probable that this is a minimal problem, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some inspections. Our team has made this to help you fix it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Ram P/U and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Ram P/U.
Muffled exhaust noise Ram P/U
Exhaust pipe with holes Ram P/U
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Ram P/U, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most usual cause. To be able to validate this, locate somebody under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them find the starting point of the hole. Once found, if it is not too large you can cold seal it with specific metallic mastic type legs. Otherwise, the section will have to be replaced.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Ram P/U
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Ram P/U is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated resulting from vibrations for example. In fact some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen along with time and induce an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then create a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Ram P/U to discover the problem area, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after examining it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about having a look at this article which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Ram P/U.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Ram P/U
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Ram P/U
If, on the other hand, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type of, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be injured. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To be sure, go under your Ram P/U, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to discover the origin of the noise. You should move things between things in the problematic part, if they are baffles, you can try to push the section a little bit to try to block them and thus limit their movements. If it is a out of date catalyst, it will be necessary to consider replacing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Ram P/U, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Ram P/U : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Ram P/U may be in connection with a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. In fact, over time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the vehicle chassis can come off. In this case, you need to examine, when cold, that the pot holds well, to try to get it to move in different directions and watch how it responds. Backwards there should be some play and be able to move but not too much. The closer you get to the engine motor, the more fixed it should be. Visually examine the fasteners for which you have doubts. Finally, it is possible that a silentbloc may have died . In this case it will have to be replaced.
