It is rarely pleasing to listen to a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. So, what if you identify an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Genesis G80? It is highly possible that this is a minimal trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to accomplish some checks. Our team has written this to support you solve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Genesis G80 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Genesis G80.
Muffled exhaust noise Genesis G80
Exhaust pipe with holes Genesis G80
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could after a while become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Genesis G80, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most classic explanation. To be able to verify this, position someone under the running motor car and accelerate to help them find the source of the hole. Once determined, if it is not too large you can cold seal it with specific metallic mastic type legs. Otherwise, the section will have to be swapped.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Genesis G80
The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on Genesis G80 is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated because of vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen with time and cause an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then make a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Genesis G80 to determine the trouble place, and tighten or swap the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about looking at this article which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Genesis G80.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Genesis G80
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Genesis G80
If, on the other hand, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic sort of, it is plausible 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 confirm, go under your Genesis G80, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to determine 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 swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Genesis G80, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Genesis G80 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Genesis G80 may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, over time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car chassis can come off. In this case, you need to verify, when cold, that the pot holds well, to try to get it to move in different directions and watch how it reacts. 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 verify 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 swapped.
