Excessive Exhaust System Noise
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| CONDITION | POSSIBLE CAUSES | CORRECTION |
|---|---|---|
| EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE (UNDER HOOD) | 1. Exhaust manifold cracked or broken. | 1. Replace manifold. |
| 2. Manifold to cylinder head leak. | 2. Tighten manifold and/or replace gasket. | |
| 3. EGR Valve to manifold gasket leakage. | 3. Tighten fasteners or replace gasket. | |
| 4. EGR Valve to EGR tube gasket leakage. | 4. Tighten fasteners or replace gasket. | |
| 5. EGR tube to manifold tube leakage. | 5. Tighten tube nut. | |
| 6. Exhaust flex-joint to manifold leak. | 6. Tighten joint fasteners and/or replace gasket. | |
| 7. Exhaust flex-joint. | 7. Replace catalytic converter assembly. | |
| 8. Pipe and shell noise from front exhaust pipe. | 8. Characteristic of single wall pipe. | |
| EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE | 1. Leak at exhaust pipe joints. | 1. Tighten clamps at leaking joints. |
| 2. Burned or rusted out muffler assembly or exhaust pipe. | 2. Replace muffler resonator tailpipe assembly or exhaust pipe with catalytic converter assembly. | |
| 3. Burned or rusted out resonator. | 3. Replace muffler resonator tailpipe assembly. | |
| 4. Restriction in exhaust system. | 4. Perform Exhaust System Restriction Check. Replace component as necessary. | |
| 5. Converter material in muffler. | 5. Replace muffler and converter assemblies. Check fuel injection and ignition systems for proper operation. |