It is rarely pleasing to notice a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. Thus, what if you detect an exhaust noise that persists on your Mini Mini 3? It is highly probable that this is a small issue, however, before being sure, it is better to accomplish some checks. Our team has produced 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 3 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Mini Mini 3.
Muffled exhaust noise Mini Mini 3
Exhaust pipe with holes Mini Mini 3
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end up in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Mini Mini 3, it is plausible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most classic cause. To be able to verify this, position someone under the running motor car and accelerate to help them find the source of the hole. Once identified, if it is not too large you can cold seal it with specific metallic mastic type legs. Otherwise, the section will have to be swapped.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Mini Mini 3
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Mini Mini 3 is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated resulting from vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen with time and induce 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 Mini 3 to discern the issue place, and tighten or swap the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about taking a look at this article which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Mini Mini 3.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Mini Mini 3
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Mini Mini 3
If, alternatively, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is plausible 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 reason of this noise. To be sure, go under your Mini Mini 3, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to discern 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 3, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Mini Mini 3 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Mini Mini 3 may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, over time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car 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 behaves. 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 swapped.
