It is never pleasing to notice a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. Thus, what if you find an exhaust noise that remains on your Mini Mini? It is highly probable that this is a minor issue, however, before being sure, it is better to execute some investigations. Our team has created this to support you fix it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Mini Mini and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Mini Mini.
Muffled exhaust noise Mini Mini
Exhaust pipe with holes Mini Mini
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end up in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could in time become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Mini Mini, 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, situate somebody under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them determine the origin 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 replaced.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Mini Mini
The other possibility of being confronted with a muffled exhaust noise on Mini Mini is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated because of vibrations for example. In fact some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after a while and generate an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then generate a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Mini Mini to discover 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 having a look at this document which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Mini Mini.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Mini Mini
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Mini Mini
If, on the other hand, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be weakened. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To confirm, go under your Mini Mini, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to discover 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 replacing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Mini Mini, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Mini Mini : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Mini Mini may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. In fact, over the years, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the vehicle chassis can come off. In this case, you need to check, 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 check 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 replaced.
