MATIZ - Silencer noise

SCH · 14th March 2005, 10:47

I have a Matiz SD Dec 99 model ; hav clocked 68000 km. it is in immaculate condition. Of late I have started experiencing some VROOOM noise on acceleration and also the noise now is more if parked stationary with Engine ON, compared to earlier times. Is it due to the silencer chipped at some place or due to carbon deposits in the silencer. Pls. advice

puthari · 14th March 2005, 19:01

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Originally Posted by SCH

I have a Matiz SD Dec 99 model ; hav clocked 68000 km. it is in immaculate condition. Of late I have started experiencing some VROOOM noise on acceleration and also the noise now is more if parked stationary with Engine ON, compared to earlier times. Is it due to the silencer chipped at some place or due to carbon deposits in the silencer. Pls. advice

Hi , I have a Matiz - use it as my second car .It has clicked 1.7L. I did have the same issue - It appeared that the Silencer had a leak . I remember that the silencer comes in 2 parts . I replaced them and find no problems at all .

Rudra Sen · 14th March 2005, 20:14

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Originally Posted by SCH

Is it due to the silencer chipped at some place or due to carbon deposits in the silencer. Pls. advice

Carbon deposits in silencer will make your car smoother in terms of noise. Must be a some small leak or crack. Considering the age, I think it's normal.

drifter · 14th March 2005, 21:14

99 model...that makes your car around 5 years old...its normal for a silencer to have leaks...and more so if you live near the sea. The salty air accelerates the corrosion process. Get the exhaust system checked....and replace the necessary parts...this should solve your problems.

Drifter

khanak · 14th March 2005, 22:05

same thing happened to my 2000 Santro a few years ago
got it changed
they put a repaired one instead of a new one
if you have the dough and wanted to do it sometime now is the perfect time to put in your performance exhaust

SCH · 15th March 2005, 11:10

Got the silencer inspected; there was a leak / small crack, welding wouls solve the problem.

Thanks for all the input.

puthari · 15th March 2005, 12:29

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Originally Posted by SCH

Got the silencer inspected; there was a leak / small crack, welding wouls solve the problem.

Thanks for all the input.

I suggest you get it replaced . I got it welded - but it could not hold . the hassle to run to the mechanic will be prevented.

Revvmaster · 23rd March 2005, 00:32

Dear SCH

Having been a Matiz owner for 5 years until last month, one thing is for sure, the exhaust system on a Matiz is prone to rust and a crack in the silencer does occur once in a 18-24 months on an average. I did face this problem 3 times, solved it once by welding it, but it lasted for no more than 4 months.

Take it as you see it, it is a recurring problem. See for how long it lasts, once the weld gives away, just change the last three sections.

Revv

14th March 2005, 10:47	#1
SCH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kashipur Posts: 162 Thanked: 3 Times	MATIZ - Silencer noise I have a Matiz SD Dec 99 model ; hav clocked 68000 km. it is in immaculate condition. Of late I have started experiencing some VROOOM noise on acceleration and also the noise now is more if parked stationary with Engine ON, compared to earlier times. Is it due to the silencer chipped at some place or due to carbon deposits in the silencer. Pls. advice
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14th March 2005, 21:14	#4
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	99 model...that makes your car around 5 years old...its normal for a silencer to have leaks...and more so if you live near the sea. The salty air accelerates the corrosion process. Get the exhaust system checked....and replace the necessary parts...this should solve your problems. Drifter
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14th March 2005, 22:05	#5
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	same thing happened to my 2000 Santro a few years ago got it changed they put a repaired one instead of a new one if you have the dough and wanted to do it sometime now is the perfect time to put in your performance exhaust
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15th March 2005, 11:10	#6
SCH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kashipur Posts: 162 Thanked: 3 Times	Got the silencer inspected; there was a leak / small crack, welding wouls solve the problem. Thanks for all the input.
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23rd March 2005, 00:32	#8
Revvmaster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,190 Thanked: 95 Times	Dear SCH Having been a Matiz owner for 5 years until last month, one thing is for sure, the exhaust system on a Matiz is prone to rust and a crack in the silencer does occur once in a 18-24 months on an average. I did face this problem 3 times, solved it once by welding it, but it lasted for no more than 4 months. Take it as you see it, it is a recurring problem. See for how long it lasts, once the weld gives away, just change the last three sections. Revv
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