It is never pleasing to notice a sound you don’t know about, and which will arrive from your car. Thus, what if you notice an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Renault Espace? It is highly possible that this is a minor problem, however, before being sure, it is better to execute some verifications. Our team has produced this to support you fix it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Renault Espace and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Renault Espace.
Muffled exhaust noise Renault Espace
Exhaust pipe with holes Renault Espace
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end in 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 Renault Espace, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most classic explanation. In order to verify this, situate someone under the running motor vehicle 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 Renault Espace
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Renault Espace is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated as a consequence of vibrations for example. In fact some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after some time and induce 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 Renault Espace to discern the problem region, 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 looking at this document which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Renault Espace.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Renault Espace
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Renault Espace
If, on the other hand, 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 damaged. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To be sure, go under your Renault Espace, 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 dead catalyst, it will be necessary to consider replacing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Renault Espace, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Renault Espace : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Renault Espace may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. In fact, over time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the vehicle 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 responds. 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 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.
