Really loud

1. Dury Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Gloucester Posts: 336 Clio 1.6 Saxo Vts

   #1 14th November 2011, 21:04

   Basically whenever the car is on in neutral it sounds abit loud from the engine, Then as soon as i drive about when my foot hits the accelarator it sounds like ive got a aftermarket exhaust (whenever in any gear), but its coming from under the bonnet. Any ideas what this could be?
2. GRAHAM2000VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 peterborough Posts: 2861 2003 black vtr current escort van lol 2006 ford

   #2 14th November 2011, 21:07

   blowing exhaust

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3. Dury Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Gloucester Posts: 336 Clio 1.6 Saxo Vts

   #3 14th November 2011, 21:09

   Yeh but ive checked the exhaust and cant find any holes or splits & if it was would it make it louder even when in neutral?
4. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #4 14th November 2011, 21:14

   Your stationary, going to sound louder than when moving..
   
   If the noise sounds like a blowing exhaust.. then they normally blow where the manifold meets the centre section. New gasket+paste will fix that.

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5. Dury Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Gloucester Posts: 336 Clio 1.6 Saxo Vts

   #5 14th November 2011, 21:15

   Tyvm .
6. Karlb1 Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Aylesbury Posts: 1868 Seat Leon Cupra tdi

   #6 14th November 2011, 23:20

   Check the manifold/downpipe meet under the heatshield. Also check the manifold gasket where it meets the head, i had this for a while.
7. Grant187 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Stone Cross Posts: 184

   #7 15th November 2011, 03:52

   mine was blowing from were the manni meats the head. Couldnt get it to flippin tighten up and stop the problem went to the scrappy got some gaskets come back had 1 last got at tightening it up with the original gaskets its been fine like that now for about 7months haha Hope it stays that way
8. 5fingerdeathpunch Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Pembrokeshire Posts: 18 '98 Citroen Saxo 1.1

   #8 15th November 2011, 09:38

   yeah i have this took, exhaust bracket snapped and the front section is swinging free on the manifold, bent the manifold creating air leaks, go to halfords and buy exhaust paste for £4 if the exhaust is swinging free weld it up nice to stop it breaking the seal again
9. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #9 15th November 2011, 09:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by 5fingerdeathpunch yeah i have this took, exhaust bracket snapped and the front section is swinging free on the manifold, bent the manifold creating air leaks, go to halfords and buy exhaust paste for £4 if the exhaust is swinging free weld it up nice to stop it breaking the seal again

   band aid on a wooden leg. If it's cracked, it's more often than not because of rust. You don't want to have that stuff snapping on you when you're driving.
10. 5fingerdeathpunch Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Pembrokeshire Posts: 18 '98 Citroen Saxo 1.1

    #10 15th November 2011, 09:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Manu band aid on a wooden leg. If it's cracked, it's more often than not because of rust. You don't want to have that stuff snapping on you when you're driving.

    nah mine is fine, its not cracked, went down a very bad lane and hit the exhaust it should be fine when it gets welded back on
11. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #11 15th November 2011, 09:48

    I still would have it changed, exhausts can snap and fall in the blink of an eye. I had it once, my mum had it once and it is a major pain in the ass when it happens, as you're stuck and will burn yourself if you try anything straight away. Always carry a few plastic straps, it can become handy at some point.
12. 5fingerdeathpunch Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Pembrokeshire Posts: 18 '98 Citroen Saxo 1.1

    #12 15th November 2011, 09:51

    i know but honestly it is a-ok...i carry metal strapping around its a rather new exhaust and i only paid £350 for the car so not gonna spend it on the car yet
13. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #13 15th November 2011, 09:56

    Fair enough mate. Reminds me once about a quote from the dealers for a full system, the girl came back with a £700 quote, excluding labour and VAT. Maybe look for a new manifold if you can source one for cheap.
14. Dury Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Gloucester Posts: 336 Clio 1.6 Saxo Vts

    #14 18th November 2011, 18:15

    Yeh its off the exhaust manifold where it hits the downpipe, hole in it because one of the bolts is snapped, fucking garage are shit, does anyone know if these bolts come out completely or do i have to get a whole new manifold? Thanks (y)