It is rarely pleasant to discover a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. So, what if you spot an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Mini Countryman 2? It is highly possible that this is a minor issue, however, before being sure, it is better to operate some verifications. Our team has made this to support you fix it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Mini Countryman 2 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Mini Countryman 2.
Muffled exhaust noise Mini Countryman 2
Exhaust pipe with holes Mini Countryman 2
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can lead to over-consumption, or a malfunction of the car engine, which could in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Mini Countryman 2, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most usual explanation. In order to verify this, situate someone under the running motor car and accelerate to help them identify the starting point 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 changed.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Mini Countryman 2
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Mini Countryman 2 is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated caused by vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after some time and cause an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then make a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Mini Countryman 2 to identify the issue place, and tighten or replace the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider looking at this document which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Mini Countryman 2.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Mini Countryman 2
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Mini Countryman 2
If, on the other hand, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic sort of, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be weakened. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To confirm, go under your Mini Countryman 2, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to identify 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 dead catalyst, it will be necessary to consider replacing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Mini Countryman 2, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Mini Countryman 2 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Mini Countryman 2 may be in connection with a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, as time passes, 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 responds. Backwards there should be some play and be able to move but not too much. The closer you get to the engine, 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 changed.
