katiemylady Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 When I start my car, it sounds noisy (like a Volkswagen), but when you step on the accelerator, you need ear plugs. The further you step on the accelerator the louder it gets. It also doesn't seem to have that much power any more. Does it sound like an exhaust problem?? Model: ES300 Year: 1994 Mileage: 101000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 It sounds like the exhaust system rusted out. Put the car up on a lift and see where the noise is coming from. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Agreed, it sounds like perforation in the exhaust system... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 . Sounds like a broken exhaust manifold gasket or cracked manifold. Low power could be from a clogged catalytic converter in combination with manifold problems. Continued driving when the engine is performing this badly can result in serious engine damage. So the car should be parked and keep your fingers crossed that no lasting damage has occurred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 go to speedy or midas or one of those for a free estimate use only toyota exhaust parts not there cheap ones it is more than likely a bad flex joint that is leaking and getting worse the y pipe usually breaks because of driving over something or more often because of a broken engine mount causeing too much flex and breaking it about 350 for the part and 100 labour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiemylady Posted February 7, 2004 Author Share Posted February 7, 2004 Thank you all for your help! :D I went to Exhaust Pro this morning. The problem is broken engine mounts. So...they contacted Lexus to get the parts and it will be fixed by Monday :( (I'm not very patient). Thank you all agian! You were a great help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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