It is never pleasant to notice a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. Thus, what if you spot an exhaust noise that continues on your PORSCHE BOXSTER? It is highly possible that this is a small issue, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some verifications. Our team has produced this to help you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your PORSCHE BOXSTER and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your PORSCHE BOXSTER.
Muffled exhaust noise PORSCHE BOXSTER
Exhaust pipe with holes PORSCHE BOXSTER
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 finally become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your PORSCHE BOXSTER, it is plausible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most regular reason. To be able to confirm this, situate a friend or relative under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them determine the source 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 changed.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe PORSCHE BOXSTER
The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on PORSCHE BOXSTER is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated due to vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after a while and cause an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then produce a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the PORSCHE BOXSTER to establish the issue place, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after verifying it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about looking at this document which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on PORSCHE BOXSTER.
Metal rattling exhaust sound PORSCHE BOXSTER
Damaged exhaust muffler noise PORSCHE BOXSTER
If, alternatively, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type of, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be destroyed. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To be sure, go under your PORSCHE BOXSTER, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to establish 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 PORSCHE BOXSTER, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise PORSCHE BOXSTER : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your PORSCHE BOXSTER may be linked to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. Indeed, after some 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 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 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 changed.
