It is rarely pleasing to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. So, what if you detect an exhaust noise that continues on your Opel Zafira Tourer? It is highly probable that this is a minimal trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to accomplish some inspections. Our team has written this to help you solve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Opel Zafira Tourer and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Opel Zafira Tourer.
Muffled exhaust noise Opel Zafira Tourer
Exhaust pipe with holes Opel Zafira Tourer
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 Opel Zafira Tourer, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most classic explanation. In order to confirm this, locate 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 Opel Zafira Tourer
The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on Opel Zafira Tourer 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 along with time and generate an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then create a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Opel Zafira Tourer to identify the trouble location, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after examining it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider having a look at this document which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Opel Zafira Tourer.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Opel Zafira Tourer
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Opel Zafira Tourer
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 conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To be sure, go under your Opel Zafira Tourer, 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 dead catalyst, it will be necessary to consider swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Opel Zafira Tourer, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Opel Zafira Tourer : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Opel Zafira Tourer may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. In fact, 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 reacts. Backwards there should be some play and be able to move but not too much. The closer you get to the engine, 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.
