Car muffler louder

1997 LEXUS LS 400
109,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MAURICE GIRGIS
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In a rainy night I passed through rain collected about 6-8" deep. No pumps. When I came out of that deep water the muffler noise became loud, it was normal before this happens, it stayed loud since.

Do you have an explanation for that, what would be the part possibly damaged?

Thank you
Jan 10, 2011 at 10:51 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Apparently you tore something off the exhaust system when you hit the water. The car will have to be inspected on a lift to determine what it needs to repair it. I suggest an exhaust specialty shop.
Jan 10, 2011 at 1:02 PM
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