It is never pleasant to hear a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. So, what if you identify an exhaust noise that continues on your Volkswagen Golf 3? It is highly probable that this is a small issue, however, before being sure, it is better to execute some investigations. 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 Volkswagen Golf 3 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Volkswagen Golf 3.
Muffled exhaust noise Volkswagen Golf 3
Exhaust pipe with holes Volkswagen Golf 3
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the car engine, which could in time become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Volkswagen Golf 3, it is possible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common cause. In order to validate this, position a friend or relative under the running motor car and accelerate to help them find 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 Volkswagen Golf 3
The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on Volkswagen Golf 3 is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated due to vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over 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 Volkswagen Golf 3 to determine 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, consider taking a look at this content which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Volkswagen Golf 3.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Volkswagen Golf 3
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Volkswagen Golf 3
If, alternatively, you are exposed 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 possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To make sure, go under your Volkswagen Golf 3, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to determine 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 out of date catalyst, it will be necessary to consider changing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Volkswagen Golf 3, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Volkswagen Golf 3 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Volkswagen Golf 3 may be in connection with 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 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.
