It is rarely pleasing to find out a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. Thus, what if you detect an exhaust noise that remains on your Peugeot 2008? It is highly probable that this is a minimal trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to accomplish some investigations. Our team has written this to help you fix it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Peugeot 2008 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Peugeot 2008.
Muffled exhaust noise Peugeot 2008
Exhaust pipe with holes Peugeot 2008
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 after a while become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Peugeot 2008, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common explanation. To be able to confirm this, position a friend or relative under the running motor car and accelerate to help them find the origin of the hole. Once found, 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 2008
The other possibility of being confronted with a muffled exhaust noise on Peugeot 2008 is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated resulting from vibrations for example. In fact some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over time and induce an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then create a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Peugeot 2008 to establish the trouble location, and tighten or replace 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 Peugeot 2008.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Peugeot 2008
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Peugeot 2008
If, on the other hand, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be weakened. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To be certain, go under your Peugeot 2008, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to establish 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 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 Peugeot 2008, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Peugeot 2008 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Peugeot 2008 may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. In fact, over time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car chassis can come off. In this case, you need to verify, 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 unit, the more fixed it should be. Visually verify 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.
