Hi,

I have a 7yr old car, the exhaust is vibrating like mad and is noisy when I 
am still, sounds ok when I am driving.. could I have lost a clip or 
something??

Andrea (UK)

"Andrea S"  wrote in message 
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> Hi,
>
> I have a 7yr old car, the exhaust is vibrating like mad and is noisy when 
> I am still, sounds ok when I am driving.. could I have lost a clip or 
> something??
>
> Andrea (UK)
> 

"PC Paul"


>
> It could be a missing mounting (usually a shaped bit of rubber) causing 
> the exhaust to rattle against the car. Probably is. Take it to your local 
> exhaust fitters and ask nicely, they will fit a new one for a few pounds. 
> Quick job.
>
> The less likely alternative, since it's quiet when going, is that an 
> internal baffle has come loose and is rattling, in which case you either 
> have to put up with it or get a new exhaust (or section of, depends on the 
> car).


You are right... 3 of those rubber thingys are missing.. gonna buy some 
today 1.99 each.

Turns out that the loose exaust has a crack we tried the steel putty, calmed 
it down a bit but it needs a new back box. MOT is due next month a week 
before the baby!

Andrea (UK)

Andrea S wrote:

> "Andrea S"  wrote in message
> news:1YnSe.11097$hv5.7910@fe2.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have a 7yr old car, the exhaust is vibrating like mad and is noisy
>> when I am still, sounds ok when I am driving.. could I have lost a
>> clip or something??
>>


It could be a missing mounting (usually a shaped bit of rubber) causing the 
exhaust to rattle against the car. Probably is. Take it to your local 
exhaust fitters and ask nicely, they will fit a new one for a few pounds. 
Quick job.

The less likely alternative, since it's quiet when going, is that an 
internal baffle has come loose and is rattling, in which case you either 
have to put up with it or get a new exhaust (or section of, depends on the 
car).

Take the exhaust replacement - it's cheaper than a baby!!!!

Neil


"Andrea S"  wrote in message 
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> Turns out that the loose exaust has a crack we tried the steel putty, 
> calmed it down a bit but it needs a new back box. MOT is due next month a 
> week before the baby!
>
> Andrea (UK)
>