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2003 Toyota Solara Repair Question


Topics covered: Muffler, Clunking, Door.
Mileage: 69,078 miles.

Asked on December 20, 2010

Loud clunking noise under car rear

At night, I thought I ran over something very small (something metal), then at low speed or when idling or stopping, my car is making a very loud noise(s); clunking and banging. It appears to be coming from the rear. Recently, I was told my muffler, exhaust pipes and mountings are rusty. Could I have lost a mounting? Would explain the sound of metal bouncing behind me thinking I ran over something. I do not see anything from underneath that is dragging. Or do you suspect something more serious (costly)? I have a Toyota Solara SE 2-door coupe, 6.0 cyc. Thank you!!!
Avatar Asked by Fladest

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Replied on December 22, 2010

no, the muffler is probably tapping against the undercarriage, it probably sounds a lot louder inside the car than out side, common situation. you just need to have it put back, or reclamped, shouldnt cost much

Tiny Answered by legitimate007 (expert)
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