It is never pleasant to listen to a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. So, what if you spot an exhaust noise that remains on your Renault Espace 5? It is highly probable that this is a minor issue, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct 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 Renault Espace 5 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Renault Espace 5.
Muffled exhaust noise Renault Espace 5
Exhaust pipe with holes Renault Espace 5
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could eventually become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Renault Espace 5, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most classic cause. To be able to confirm this, position somebody under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them recognize the starting point 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 swapped.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Renault Espace 5
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Renault Espace 5 is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated resulting from vibrations for example. Indeed 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 purpose. These fumes will then generate a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Renault Espace 5 to determine the issue place, and tighten or swap the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after examining it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about looking at this article which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Renault Espace 5.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Renault Espace 5
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Renault Espace 5
If, alternatively, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type of, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be destroyed. Indeed, it is conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To confirm, go under your Renault Espace 5, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to determine 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 out of date catalyst, it will be necessary to consider swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Renault Espace 5, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Renault Espace 5 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Renault Espace 5 may be linked to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. Indeed, after some 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 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 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 swapped.
