Exhaust fume smell
07-27-2010, 10:45 PM
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Exhaust fume smell
I had a headers, free flow cats, and x-pipe installed on my 02 Z a few months ago, along with a tune. When I get on the car in 3rd gear between 70-100, and then back off, I get a strong exhaust fume smell in the car. Happens with the windows open or closed. Is this typical?
07-28-2010, 12:14 AM
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Put the car on a lift and check for any leaks around the gaskets. Mine was like that and I found 2 leaks. I still have the smell, but its not as bad. Most of my problem is I dont have cats on my car.
07-28-2010, 03:23 PM
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I agree.
You have an exhaust leak somewhere. I did a seafoam treatment and when I cranked it up the next day, i found out that the passengers side A.I R. Flange on the header was leaking a LOT! The gasket on the bottom side of the flange blew out some time ago.
Examine the exhaust system at the flanges (ALL OF THEM) and feel for leaks.
Bill
You have an exhaust leak somewhere. I did a seafoam treatment and when I cranked it up the next day, i found out that the passengers side A.I R. Flange on the header was leaking a LOT! The gasket on the bottom side of the flange blew out some time ago. Examine the exhaust system at the flanges (ALL OF THEM) and feel for leaks.
Bill
