911 C2S Gen 1 Blowing Exhaust

[s2rjn]

Hi all
Driving to work this morning I ran over a pot-hole and instantly got a blowing exhaust noise coming from the underside of the car, almost under my seat, it is very loud when I accelerate but eases when I ease off
I have never heard of exhausts failing on 997 911's but I think it might be a manifold/rust somewhere that has created a hole...

Has anyone had any experience as to the best place to look for said hole and any suggestions on a likely solution (time cost etc) I'm hoping I don't need new exhaust ( I have the sports exhaust)
Cheers
Rich

 

[STiG911]

Afternoon.
Given how quickly the noise started, I'd more likely suspect a broken exhaust clamp or securing bracket on the drivers-side silencer, which has probably loosened the link between it and the cat. As this is quite close to the rear wheel I'd get it looked at sharpish!
S.

 

[Lancerlot]

Most unlikely to be under your seat, unless you have one of the very few front engined 997's in captivity! []

As you have rightly deduced, you have likely damaged the exhaust system and that could mean anything from holed pipework or dislodged baccketry to damaged manifold/cylinder head! []

The best idea is to get someone to take a look asap, since it's quite impossible to give you any firm diagnosis here. []

Regards,

Clive.

 

[s2rjn]

OK will do thanks
Got it booked in but not until next week []

 

[Lancerlot]

Don't forget to pass the bill for repairs on to the Authority responsible for maintaining (not) roads in your area.

Regards,

Clive.

 

[tscaptain]

ORIGINAL: Lancerlot

the Authority responsible for maintaining (not) roads in your area.

I think the "Authorities" are on a hiding to nothing at the moment! I think also it depends if the crater has been reported or not?

 

[Lancerlot]

ORIGINAL: tscaptain

[I think the "Authorities" are on a hiding to nothing at the moment! I think also it depends if the crater has been reported or not?

These people shouldn't be allowed to get away with abdicating their responsibilities . Many of us have become sick and tired of paying through the nose for services we don't receive. []
Only 15 months to the elections!! []

Regards,

Clive. (AKA Mr. Angry) []

 

[tscaptain]

ORIGINAL: Lancerlot

Only 15 months to the elections!! []

You think that will make any difference?![]

 

[s2rjn]

i'll vote for anyone that promises to give out free 2 year porsche warranties []

 

[Lancerlot]

ORIGINAL: tscaptain
You think that will make any difference?![]

Just prior to an election is the best time to get things done! []

Regards,

Clive,

 

[tscaptain]

Perhaps we could start up a new party then. Main agenda items - fill the potholes and give free extended warranties on Porsches along with ridding the roads of all imbeciles - as previously covered in another thread!
http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=678955

We could use this as our party badge

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Do you think we would get many votes?[]

 

[tscaptain]

ORIGINAL: Lancerlot



Just prior to an election is the best time to get things done! []

Regards,

Clive,

Indeed this is very true as the nation seems to have the memory span of a goldfish these days.

 

[markiii]

and the IQ

 

[s2rjn]

all fixed, just needed some new screws/bolts fitted on either side as it was blowing due to rust....running well again []