1.1 noisy exhaust

1. amberleaf Newbie Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3

   #1 24th March 2011, 15:23

   Hi everyone, long time reader, first time poster.
   
   So, I have and issue with my saxo 1.1.
   
   I would normally just whip it into a garage, but i've had a lot of work done on this recently so wondered if i could resole it myself.
   
   I recently had a new back box and exhaust clamp fitted and since then it's been kinda boomy and bassy (more than i'd like lol) and the other day I noticed I was losing power in lower gears/revs and now when idle there's a this bassy rumbling (making the car sound worse than before the work was done).
   I, obviously took it back to the garage and they gave it another look but told me that the exhaust was still fine and that having the new back box fitted had not upset the rest of the unit (I can kinda believe this as i've been under the car myself and all seems secure and fine.)
   
   They did suggest the I took a look at new sparks and leads as it does seem the car is missing (it's THAT kinda sound)...both these i've changed yesterday but no result....ANY SUGGESTIONS????
   Thanks in advance
   
   Dave
2. lewisunited Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2010 Kent Posts: 376 Was: Mk1 Saxo 1.1/ Mk1 VTR NOW: mk5 fiesta zetec s

   #2 24th March 2011, 16:12

   Is the clamp between the back box and centre pipe on correctly? the joint could be a little wonky, hence not making a tight seal, but new exhaust are usually a little louder because they are clean.
   
   hope this helps a little.
3. user_26153 Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Blackpool, UK (occasionaly Isle Of Wight) Posts: 1121 Citroen Saxo VTR 2001 Eunos Roadster

   #3 24th March 2011, 16:38

   Is it a new standard back box or an aftermarket one?
4. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #4 24th March 2011, 17:47

   Sometimes replacement backboxes are like that, my old 1.1 was pretty loud n it was totally standard, I Think manufacturer quality ones are the best bet
5. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

   #5 24th March 2011, 18:33

   Remember if your saxo is a 2000 onwards there is no cat underneath, just a cat in the manifold and a straight center pipe underneath, and a silencer in the backbox, making it slightly louder in my opinion.
   
   Mine is totally standard but quite loud on tickover.
6. tisandy Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 349 2000 Mk2 Saxo VTR, 1997 Mk1 Saxo.

   #6 25th March 2011, 11:50

   Did you use exhaust paste when putting on your clamp?
   
   If not, this is where a 'loud' noise will be coming from.
   
   Try this as a quick and easy fix:
   http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165625
7. amberleaf Newbie Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3

   #7 26th March 2011, 07:28

   Thanks for all these replies guys...I'm gonne try and have a closer inspection today....hopefully something I can take care of myself....really like lewis united's theory about newer back boxes being louder cos they're clean....hadn't thought of that....just worries about the loss of power i'm getting and stuttering when idle.....
8. amberleaf Newbie Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3

   #8 26th March 2011, 07:54

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by tisandy Did you use exhaust paste when putting on your clamp? If not, this is where a 'loud' noise will be coming from. Try this as a quick and easy fix: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165625

   thanks for this tisandy...didn't know such a thing existed, i'll buy some just to keep in anyway....regards