It is never pleasing to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. Thus, what if you discover an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Volkswagen Golf 2? It is highly possible that this is a minor issue, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some checks. Our team has produced this to help you solve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Volkswagen Golf 2 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Volkswagen Golf 2.
Muffled exhaust noise Volkswagen Golf 2
Exhaust pipe with holes Volkswagen Golf 2
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could eventually become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Volkswagen Golf 2, it is possible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical explanation. To be able to validate this, locate somebody 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 swapped.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Volkswagen Golf 2
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Volkswagen Golf 2 is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated caused by 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 generate a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Volkswagen Golf 2 to identify the issue 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, consider looking at this document which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Volkswagen Golf 2.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Volkswagen Golf 2
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Volkswagen Golf 2
If, on the other hand, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be injured. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To confirm, go under your Volkswagen Golf 2, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to identify 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 changing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Volkswagen Golf 2, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Volkswagen Golf 2 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Volkswagen Golf 2 may be linked to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, as time passes, 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 responds. 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 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.
