1992 Volkswagen Cabrio exhaust

1992 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PRINCESS6434
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i was driving and all of a sudden i hear my exhaust or something go louder and deeper. it sounds like it's coming right from under the car by the driver. and it almost sounds like a muffler thing or something. what could it be?
Mar 15, 2009 at 12:17 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

often a weld where the exhaust pipe enters the muffler can fail causing a loud noise and an exhaust leak, get this inspected asap as it is dangerous to you health for exhaust fumes can enter the cabin while driving.

Mark (mhpautos)
Mar 15, 2009 at 3:42 AM
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