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Title: Analyzing exhaust smell
Post by: Omegafantasy on 10 July 2010, 17:15:55

Hi all,

This may sound like a daft question, but I wonder why my exhaust smells "weird".

I can describe it as a mixture of gunpowder and steamy hot clothes, at least after I've had a heavy right foot. The exhaust is really, really hot, but haven't seen any glowing cats yet, but I guess it's pretty close.

What should it smell like? It most certainly don't remind me of normal exhaust fumes. I think I might have semi-blocked cats..

Title: Re: Analyzing exhaust smell
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 July 2010, 19:44:20

Or exhaust.....or its running rich

Title: Re: Analyzing exhaust smell
Post by: Omegafantasy on 10 July 2010, 20:26:59

Wouldn't think it's running rich as it lacks power all the way, but lambdas should tell the ECU to reduce fuel, unless they're defective though..

I have a small exhaust leak from the downpipe or manifold, you can barely hear it or smell it. Just hope it doesn't affect the lambda  :-/

Sounds like I have to get rid of the cats. The exhaust is one year old from cats to back.

Title: Re: Analyzing exhaust smell
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 10 July 2010, 23:57:47

When the cats are starting to fail apparently they start to smell like rotten eggs from what I heard.  :-/

Title: Re: Analyzing exhaust smell
Post by: Omegafantasy on 11 July 2010, 00:43:05

Yes, and when you mention it, it might be a hint of sulfur in the smell. Oh well, angle grinder, some pipes and a welding machine. Open the cats (from the top), dig out the guts, weld in a pipe and stitch on the casing again.
I won't even think of buying new cats as they're so incredibly expensive. My Carlton passed emissions test with this  8-)