Follow up on my exhaust noises

[Ian Chapman]

Hi All

Back in late Nov I asked for help on a rattly/squeaky exhaust (see
below). I can now report success!

To determine if it was actually the exhaust hanger rubbers going a bit
slack, I put a hose (jubilee) clip around the rubber to take up a bit of
the load. Hey, presto no more horrible noise! Hopefully some new
rubbers will be fix it permanently.

Hope this helps someone with their annoying noise.

Ian

Our 1990 has a high frequency rattle/squeak which I'm confident is from
the exhaust.

This occurs at low-mid revs under load. It only last a second or so
usually in the lower revs as speed builds up. Doesn't occur when

cold

but quite a bit when hot.

I suspect the exhaust hanger rubbers have gone a bit mushy and when
they get warm and therefore soft allow the exhaust to vibrate under load
and set up the resonance. I've tapped and banged the system and

can't

get the noise. With my lovely assistant slowly and carefully

engaging

the clutch with the brakes on so to bog the engine down close to

stall
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