It is never pleasing to notice a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. So, what if you identify an exhaust noise that remains on your Volkswagen Touran 2? It is highly probable that this is a minimal issue, however, before being sure, it is better to carry out some investigations. 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 Volkswagen Touran 2 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Volkswagen Touran 2.
Muffled exhaust noise Volkswagen Touran 2
Exhaust pipe with holes Volkswagen Touran 2
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Volkswagen Touran 2, it is possible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most usual cause. To be able to verify this, situate someone under the running motor automobile 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 replaced.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Volkswagen Touran 2
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Volkswagen Touran 2 is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated caused by vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen along with time and induce an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then produce a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Volkswagen Touran 2 to identify the issue location, and tighten or replace the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after verifying 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 Volkswagen Touran 2.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Volkswagen Touran 2
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Volkswagen Touran 2
If, on the other hand, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be weakened. Indeed, it is conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To confirm, go under your Volkswagen Touran 2, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to identify 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 swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Volkswagen Touran 2, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Volkswagen Touran 2 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Volkswagen Touran 2 may be linked to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your automobile. Indeed, over time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the automobile 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 motor, 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.
