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Old 08-07-2012, 02:05 PM   #1
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Muffler Bracket/Clamp Problem?

On My 2000 Boxster S, when I shut off the engine there is sometimes a slight rattle from the back of the car. Might this indicate a loose or broken muffler bracket/clamp? No noises occur when the car is running. Thanks!

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Old 08-07-2012, 02:25 PM   #2
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On My 2000 Boxster S, when I shut off the engine there is sometimes a slight rattle from the back of the car. Might this indicate a loose or broken muffler bracket/clamp? No noises occur when the car is running. Thanks!
If it's the stock exhaust you could get under the back and try rocking the exhaust from side to side..
I serious doubt it's a loose bracket. There are two bolts securing on top, and and a U clamps on each bracket on the side. Then there is a coupling clamp on each end of the muffler.
There would have to be a lot of loose bolts..
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Old 08-07-2012, 02:50 PM   #3
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Yes, the stock muffler. I'll give that a try, thanks!
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Have similar sound with my 2001 base, but more substantial than a rattle sound, maybe and engine mount on the way out?
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Old 08-08-2012, 04:16 AM   #5
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Check the heat shields over the rear cats. Fastners rust away and the shield just lays on the cat. I reache dup and both of mine were just sitting there with no fastners intact. now sitting in corner of garage

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