Loud Noise at front of my mk 4 golf

[hannah363]

I have just started to hear a loud noise like i have a hole in my exhaust at the front end of my car, its louder as i acelerate 2-3000 revs, i drive a 1.6s mk4 golf, some one pleased help i have work tomorrow and am really worried i might make it worse as i have to drive to work xx

[carreauchompeur]

You've got a hole in your exhaust. HTH

[hannah363]

Some one mentioned my manifold though and i saw £££ lol not gud just before xmas is it safe to drive
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[StottyZr]

Probably the flex pipe or manifold, both are expensive enough to annoy you, especially before xmas. You won't have any problem driving it, but it will sound horrible and other people will look at you funny

[s p a c e m a n]

You've run over some wildlife and it is still stuck under there somewhere screaming for its life

[Seek]

Is it on the rightfront?

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[Who me ?]

Cruel thing- open bonnet and let MIL/Wife out.

[skyrover]

the engine?

[996TT02]

Be careful your pistons don't fall out (use some sellotape over the hole) other than that you'll be fine.

[P I Staker]

996TT02 said:

Be careful your pistons don't fall out (use some sellotape over the hole) other than that you'll be fine.

People should really try and give the OP some serious advice, she could really make a fool of himself if he didn't do this. Although I would recommend duct tape, sellotape is not meant for this application.

Edited by P I Staker on Saturday 30th November 21:21

[smiffy180]

P I Staker said:

996TT02 said:

Be careful your pistons don't fall out (use some sellotape over the hole) other than that you'll be fine.

People should really try and give the OP some serious advice, he could really make a fool of himself if he didn't do this. Although I would recommend duct tape, sellotape is not meant for this application.

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[P I Staker]

smiffy180 said:

P I Staker said:

996TT02 said:

Be careful your pistons don't fall out (use some sellotape over the hole) other than that you'll be fine.

People should really try and give the OP some serious advice, he could really make a fool of himself if he didn't do this. Although I would recommend duct tape, sellotape is not meant for this application.

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Don't try and make a fool of me...

[hannah363]

Yes it sounds like front right engine area, will i be able to see anything from underneath if i jack it up so i can buy the part and my dad an i can do it, really appreciate the advice, well most of it whe nur no taking the pi lol but thanks xx

[P I Staker]

Jack it up then start the car, trace the noise by ear then put your hand around the exhaust (Don't touch it!) and feel for where it's leaking. As said it's most likely the flexi section if you think it's around the front of the car.

ETA: Make sure if you're going under the car to use an axle stand or improvise something to keep safe.

[morgrp]

Wheel bearing or engine mount gone?

[steveo3002]

get someone to hold a thick bunched up rag over the tailpipe ..be carefull as its hot once the cars been running a while..push hard

poke you head under the car and the noise will be much more obvious where its coming from

[Mastodon2]

Has someone installed an induction kit without you knowing about it?

[Rickyy]

Loud, horrible sounding noise from the front of a Golf?

You sure it's not a TDI?