The exhaust system is one of the important components of the Toyota Rav 4 and therefore, of course, fully affects the performance of this vehicle. Repair of the Toyota Rav 4 exhaust system, in particular the replacement of muffler parts on Toyota Rav 4 vehicles, is carried out according to a certain technology that guarantees a high quality of work.
Exhaust system structure
An exhaust system has a complex structure which is known to our specialists. For this reason, we wouldn't recommend rebuilding an exhaust system on your own. The exhaust system can only be repaired by an experienced technician who understands how the system works.
The exhaust system consists of
Silencer
catalytic converter
Reasoner
Exhaust manifold
Manifold .
So, its structure consists of an exhaust manifold connected to the engine, which typically has 4 pipes that are then joined into one by an exhaust pipe, which is accordingly connected to the manifold by means of a corrugator.
Toyota Rav 4 muffler repair - is it possible?
Repairing the Toyota Rav 4 muffler is an activity that does take place. When this element fails, our specialists practice various techniques to repair it. Moreover, for the most part, experts are faced with those situations where the only true solution to restore muffler becomes argon welding. Indeed, almost all defects, connected with a damaged muffler, are repaired by welding the damaged place.
What muffler malfunctions may occur on Toyota Rav 4?
Through blowholes and holes in the silencer body
It's not uncommon for a Toyota Rav 4 muffler malfunction to be caused by the fact that it's "burned through". Also, a visual assessment of the condition may reveal holes that may have formed as a result of corrosion. If the pits and corroded spots are not too big, they may be sealed by pre-cleaning the muffler body from soot, rust and sludge. If it is not possible to seal the defects on the muffler can with sealant, it is advisable to use glass fibre tape. Using epoxy, professionals can glue the hole with glass cloth using a special technique. After installation of a muffler to its seat, it is necessary to warm up a patch for half an hour at idling speed.
Bolted joints boil over.
In addition, often when inspecting a faulty Toyota Rav 4 muffler, experts will find that the connection bolts are badly rusted or, as they say, 'boiled'. In fact, it is rather problematic to remove studs without welding, especially if there is no opportunity to heat the joints. Having considerable experience and really high quality tools, our masters can correctly, according to the technology, weld joints of the central, back and front parts of any foreign car's muffler.
loose silencer fixings
It often happens that the mounts of a silencer just fell off and the first thing a car owner should do is to address a professional workshop to weld the mounts. However, not all cases argon welding can restore the mountings, in fact there are cases when destruction of fasteners is so critical that its replacement is the only true solution. The rubbers (rubber mounts) will then also have to be replaced, which obviously cannot be repaired in principle.
Rotten/spoilt silencer drum
The barrel, being a back part in the Toyota Rav 4 muffler's device, very often can go rusty, spill or rot as a result of these or those factors. In particular, it occurs due to mechanical damages because of careless exploitation of the car. Needless to say, as such repair of a barrel is impossible in principle. Repair of this part consists in its replacement. Any defects in the exhaust system's construction require action and muffler's barrel replacement is not an exception. Only an experienced technician is able to install the rear part of the silencer, or to weld a new silencer drum.
The temperature guard is worn out
Replacement of the muffler casing on the Toyota Rav 4 at our service centres is done in a very short time, and most importantly, at a low cost. The most common problems that are characteristic of the temperature hood are burning and, oddly enough, rusting. In addition, mechanical damage can also occur. Determining for yourself that the cowl is worn, rusted or burned out is quite easy, as serious damage to this element will result in a loud rattle, which is extremely difficult to ignore.
Broken resonator
It is not uncommon for a technician to visually inspect a resonator and discover that it has been mechanically damaged, as an entire part may have come loose. In particular, we can quickly find a workshop that can weld the damaged resonator of a Toyota Rav 4 using argon welding.
Exhaust manifold malfunctions
Most problems with the exhaust manifold are caused by rust, which is the result of condensation on the manifold walls all the time. But this problem may not affect those car owners who make sure that the exhaust system is serviced regularly. In addition, maintenance professionals can always tell you whether or not they think a manifold overhaul is necessary and, in general, whether or not it would help delay the need for an exhaust manifold repair.
Toyota Rav 4 exhaust manifold repair and replacement
Typically, repairing a Toyota Rav 4 exhaust manifold is all about removing areas affected by rust.
If this measure is neglected, it will inevitably lead to the formation of a crack, and this is fraught with serious problems with the operation of the car. A cracked exhaust manifold can easily lead to the vehicle stopping at the wrong moment.
Welding an exhaust manifold
In this case, too, you may need urgent manifold repair, when argon welding turns out to be the most efficient, which some car owners try to do by themselves.
However, even the highest quality, professionally performed welding sometimes fails to restore muffler structural integrity and fully repair manifold malfunctions. In such situations, only a complete replacement of the manifold can return the exhaust system to its former performance characteristics.
Header (metal compensator) on Toyota Rav 4
A cooling fan, or metal compensator, is a flexible connection or, more precisely, a braided metal mesh whose main function is to maintain the strength of the entire silencer.
Crimping replacement
Of course, as a bellows is a metal mesh and cannot be repaired, if the flexible joint is cracked or the metal compensator is torn, it must be replaced.
Our network of workshops, which mainly deals with off-road vehicle repairs, also offers repair of exhaust systems, including replacement of the bellows.
Components for Toyota Rav 4
You can buy a bellows for SUVs in any of the auto centres that are represented in this directory.What is noteworthy is that the cost of this part is relatively low. As mentioned above, repair centres for SUVs offering exhaust repairs for the Toyota Rav 4, also sell metal compensators. This means that you can buy the original casing, but if you are not satisfied with the cost of this part, you can always buy a non-original element, which, incidentally, does not differ in quality.
Welding of muffler's bellows
It would seem that there is nothing difficult to establish this element by yourself, but in this case you will need welding equipment. And by the way, it is available in specialized technical centres, which know how to weld a new crimp into the exhaust system Toyota Rav 4.
Exhaust repair costs for the Toyota Rav 4
The price for getting your Toyota Rav 4's exhaust system working again is determined based on what activities will be included in the exhaust system repair program.
To find out the points of interest and ask questions regarding this service, you can always call the call centre consultants.
Request Exhaust Repair Toyota Rav 4
You can leave a request for repair over the phone, as well as by filling out an electronic form. Making an appointment in advance will avoid long waiting times, and your car will be picked up at the requested time.
Toyota Rav 4 Exhaust Repair Centres
At off-road repair centres, you can have your exhaust system repaired and, in particular, muffler parts replaced. You can select a car repair centre based on geotargeting by looking at the nearest metro.
