It is rarely pleasing to discover a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. So, what if you notice an exhaust noise that remains on your Peugeot 205? It is highly possible that this is a small issue, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some verifications. Our team has produced this to help you fix it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Peugeot 205 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Peugeot 205.
Muffled exhaust noise Peugeot 205
Exhaust pipe with holes Peugeot 205
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end up in 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 205, it is plausible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most regular explanation. In order to verify this, position someone under the running motor car and accelerate to help them locate the origin of the hole. Once determined, 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 Peugeot 205
The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on Peugeot 205 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 after some time and cause 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 Peugeot 205 to discern the issue area, and tighten or replace the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after examining it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider taking a look at this content page which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Peugeot 205.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Peugeot 205
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Peugeot 205
If, alternatively, 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 plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To make sure, go under your Peugeot 205, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to discern 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 changing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Peugeot 205, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Peugeot 205 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Peugeot 205 may be linked to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, over the years, 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 unit, 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.
