Two problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1997 Volkswagen Golf. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Exhaust down pipe sheid outside loose bottom & top need to be "recrimed" (vw 7/24/00) vw dealership told me it's a manafacturers defect but my warranty is void "2 years 24,000 miles" the oxygen sensor/gaskets/flex pipe are all effected to do this problem leading to manifold problems ? the automobile is 3 years old with all original parts. New car with exhaust problems? this part was of poor quality on the manafacturers end I feel this is a defect that should be looked into by vw.
When driving and accelerating there is a loud noise coming from the exhaust pipe. Dealer says pipe needs to be rewelded or replaced.
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Gasoline Engine problems | |
| Emission Control problems |