It is never pleasing to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. So, what if you identify an exhaust noise that persists on your Citroen C8? It is highly possible that this is a minor trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to accomplish some investigations. Our team has written this to help you fix it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Citroen C8 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Citroen C8.
Muffled exhaust noise Citroen C8
Exhaust pipe with holes Citroen C8
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could eventually become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Citroen C8, it is possible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common cause. To be able to verify this, position a friend or relative under the running motor car and accelerate to help them determine the source of the hole. Once located, 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 Citroen C8
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Citroen C8 is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated due to vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen along with time 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 Citroen C8 to define the trouble region, and tighten or swap the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after examining it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about taking a look at this content which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Citroen C8.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Citroen C8
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Citroen C8
If, alternatively, 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 injured. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To be sure, go under your Citroen C8, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to define the source 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 swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Citroen C8, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Citroen C8 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Citroen C8 may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, after some 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 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.
