It is rarely pleasing to find out a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. So, what if you find an exhaust noise that continues on your Mitsubishi Pajero? It is highly probable that this is a minor trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some verifications. Our team has created this to help you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Mitsubishi Pajero and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Mitsubishi Pajero.
Muffled exhaust noise Mitsubishi Pajero
Exhaust pipe with holes Mitsubishi Pajero
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can lead to over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could eventually become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Mitsubishi Pajero, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most regular reason. To be able to confirm this, position a friend or relative under the running motor car and accelerate to help them locate the origin 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 replaced.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Mitsubishi Pajero
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Mitsubishi Pajero 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 with time and generate 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 Mitsubishi Pajero to identify the trouble place, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about having a look at this document which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Mitsubishi Pajero.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Mitsubishi Pajero
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Mitsubishi Pajero
If, on the other hand, 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 possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To make sure, go under your Mitsubishi Pajero, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to identify 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 Mitsubishi Pajero, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Mitsubishi Pajero : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Mitsubishi Pajero 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 check, 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 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.
