It is never pleasant to discover a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. So, what if you find an exhaust noise that continues on your Opel Vectra? It is highly probable that this is a small problem, however, before being sure, it is better to operate some verifications. Our team has produced this to support you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Opel Vectra and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Opel Vectra.
Muffled exhaust noise Opel Vectra
Exhaust pipe with holes Opel Vectra
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can lead to over-consumption, or a malfunction of the car engine, which could eventually become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Opel Vectra, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common cause. To be able to validate this, situate somebody under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them find the origin 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 Opel Vectra
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Opel Vectra is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated due to vibrations for example. In fact some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen with time and cause 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 Opel Vectra to discern the problem 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, consider looking at this article which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Opel Vectra.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Opel Vectra
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Opel Vectra
If, alternatively, you are exposed 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 plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To be sure, go under your Opel Vectra, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to discern the origin 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 Opel Vectra, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Opel Vectra : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Opel Vectra may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. In fact, as time passes, 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 changed.
