Exhaust Bangs Over Bumps

[badeye]

Hi Guys,

I have a 2001 MK1 Ford Focus and when i drive over speed bumps it sounds like my exhaust is banging about. Any idea's what i should check?

I was thinking it could be the rubbers that need replacing, what signs should i be looking for in worn rubbers?

Does anyone know where i can get a complete set of rubbers from?

Cheers,

Si

[stef123]

A loose or rattling exhaust is easy to find. Position yourself so you can see under the car and shake the exhaust at the same time.

It could be a loose heat shield

[georgen]

check all rubbers, front and rear ones re more suspect to go, rubbers from your local exhaust fitting centre or fleabay, grab pipe at back and give it a shake to see where its banging, also look under car in case its sitting lower than it should incase speed hump is pushing it up.