sound like exhaust leak but cant find hole
Moderator: RichardW
sound like exhaust leak but cant find hole
hi all have dw8 xsara when drive trough a build up area i can hear what sound like a slight exhaust leak so took car to garage they said they found nothing,so i jack it up and took a look myself same result. any ideas? cat? thanks for looking sean
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Re: sound like exhaust leak but cant find hole
Hi Sean
Get someone to block the end of the exhaust while you listen undrneath.
Peter
Get someone to block the end of the exhaust while you listen undrneath.
Peter
Re: sound like exhaust leak but cant find hole
if its mainly on acceleration it is probably the manifold to down pipe joint as this is spring loaded, so when engine under load this can open a bit,
whilst stationary with engine on tick over you might not find a leak,
regards malcolm
whilst stationary with engine on tick over you might not find a leak,
regards malcolm
Re: sound like exhaust leak but cant find hole
ok lads will have a better look ya its only when you put the shoe down as always spot on thanks a mill sean
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99 xsara 1.9
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95 405 1.9
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95 405 1.9
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Re: sound like exhaust leak but cant find hole
It could be a partial blockage ,keep an eye on it ,is it down on power?
Re: sound like exhaust leak but cant find hole
no i cant say i noticed anything i opened the clamp at the back box nothing came out. i have a look around the cat and manafold today thanks
02 xsara 1.9
98 106 gti 1.6
99 xsara 1.9
98 xantia 1.8
95 405 1.9
98 106 gti 1.6
99 xsara 1.9
98 xantia 1.8
95 405 1.9
Re: sound like exhaust leak but cant find hole
i would just get an manifold to down pipe fitting kit as it will require new springs and sealing ring,sean86 wrote:ok lads will have a better look ya its only when you put the shoe down as always spot on thanks a mill sean
but mind you dont buy a cheap kit as they realy need the better woven wire sealing ring/gasket,
GSF used to sell the kits
it could also mean your engine mounts are week allowing the engine to tilt more that its ment to
regards malcolm