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Replace a Spare part Exhaust silencer – a defective one or if the limit of use has been already reached. Find out useful information about Exhaust silencer
Faults of main silencer
mechanical damage to the silencer;
loss of connections and fastenings tightness;
wear, displacement or damage of gaskets;
loss of the system integrity;
wear or damage of perforated tubes or soundproofing material.
Symptoms of the main silencer faults
high noise level of exhaust gases;
exhaust gases output not only from the exhaust pipe;
significant loss in engine power.
Causes of main silencer faults
damage to the silencer due to an accident or a crash;
exceeding the service life of the part;
metal corrosion;
use of low-quality fuel;
failure of the dampers supporting the silencer.
Diagnostics
Approximate service life of the aluminized steel silencer is 2-3 years. After expiry its use is not recommended, because clogged perforated tube may be difficult for the exhaust gases to pass, which will create additional pressure on the system and can cause the engine to overheat.
Exhaust system should be checked for faults every 50,000 kilometers. With sporty driving or operating the vehicle in the conditions of the poor quality road surface it is recommended to diagnose a bit more often.
Repair and replacement of the main silencer
Small damages or holes of the outer housing can be corrected using the welding equipment. Nevertheless, it is a temporary measure, and this part is still subject to the prompt replacement.
To replace the faulty part, you must unscrew the silencer fastening clamp nut and catalytic converter mounting. Then you need to remove the gaskets from the silencer and remove the support bracket and dampers. The task does not require special skills, but the exhaust system proper operation requires proper silencer installation.
Be sure to check that the installed silencer is correctly placed on the bracket and dampers, and does not touch the other car systems components. During operation, the item is very hot and can burn the parking brake cable insulation among other things.
