It is never pleasant to listen to a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. So, what if you find an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Peugeot 108? It is highly probable that this is a small trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to accomplish some checks. Our team has made this to support you solve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Peugeot 108 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Peugeot 108.
Muffled exhaust noise Peugeot 108
Exhaust pipe with holes Peugeot 108
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 finally become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Peugeot 108, it is possible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical reason. In order to validate this, locate a friend or relative under the running motor car and accelerate to help them identify 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 Peugeot 108
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Peugeot 108 is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated resulting from vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after some time and cause an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then make a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Peugeot 108 to determine the trouble location, 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 article which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Peugeot 108.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Peugeot 108
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Peugeot 108
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 damaged. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To be sure, go under your Peugeot 108, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to determine 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 Peugeot 108, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Peugeot 108 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Peugeot 108 may be in connection with 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 examine, 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 examine 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.
