96Camry loud engine like a Mustung(110k audio clip), need help!!

[popeye08]

Thanks for the information, I think it is the problem and will repair it after I go back.

Originally Posted by Unco

well, if you can feel exhaust gas coming out of the flex pipe, then it's definitely an exhaust leak. there shouldn't be any exhaust gas escaping out of there. i had the one in my celica replaced a few months ago at an exhaust specialist, they just cut it out and welded a new one on. can't remember how much it cost, but it wasn't too expensive.

[v-cam]

exhaust leak for sure mate. had the same prob on my v6. bad engine mounts caused the flex pipe flange to open up.... sounded real bad...

[popeye08]

Yes, exactly, it took me $130 (include tax) to put a new flex pipe on it in a decent shop. The engine is very quiet now, here is the audio I recorded, I hold the recorder about 5" above the battery with the hood open and the car was warm up. Thanks everybody !!

http://web.umr.edu/~yy6yd/96Camry_quiet_engine.WAV

Originally Posted by v-cam

exhaust leak for sure mate. had the same prob on my v6. bad engine mounts caused the flex pipe flange to open up.... sounded real bad...

[Venom_5]

ahh - much better

although i wish my engine would sound like an inline 6 or H-6 sometimes ... that would be badass

[YESCA]

Like everyone has said before it sounds like an exhust leak... replace the flex pipe and that should take care of it... When those flew pipes get old they tend to fall apart after awhile.

[BlueFusion6851]

Sorry about the misdiagnosis there bud, good to see you got it fixed and it wasn't an issue with the engine!