soapy Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 Hi guys not been on in ages my computers been knacked.. When my car is sitting still and give it a wee rev it smells like exhaust gases comin through the car but when moving there is no smell???? Anybody got any ideas to what it might be cheers in advance
thewelsho Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 Hi guys not been on in ages my computers been knacked..When my car is sitting still and give it a wee rev it smells like exhaust gases comin through the car but when moving there is no smell???? Anybody got any ideas to what it might be cheers in advance I get that too. I just put it down to the fact that I am motionless and not moving away from exhaust fumes that are building up around the car which eventually get into the car through vents and other openings.
soapy Posted June 2, 2008 Author Posted June 2, 2008 I get that too. I just put it down to the fact that I am motionless and not moving away from exhaust fumes that are building up around the car which eventually get into the car through vents and other openings. cool, but the car hasn`t always done it. Had it 4 years and it started about a month or two ago.....
st3ph3n Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 I get the odd whiff of v-power when stationary, but not what I'd describe as exhuast gas smell. I did have a burntish smell earlier in the year and it turned out to be the rocker gover gasket that was leaking, so some oil (very small amount) was getting on to the uppipe and burning. It was not a nice smell!
soapy Posted June 2, 2008 Author Posted June 2, 2008 Are you running de-cats? Na just fae the cat back
st3ph3n Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 Could be that the cats are collapsing. Do you notice anything at the exit of the exhuast to suggest something coming out that shouldn't be?
soapy Posted June 3, 2008 Author Posted June 3, 2008 Could be that the cats are collapsing. Do you notice anything at the exit of the exhuast to suggest something coming out that shouldn't be? checked it out natta thing, might just take it in. see what they think cheers anywho
soapy Posted June 3, 2008 Author Posted June 3, 2008 it could be you passing gas lol [/quote lol very funny. got me computer fixed!!!!
thewelsho Posted June 3, 2008 Posted June 3, 2008 got me computer fixed!!!! What was the computer smelling like?
p10ant Posted June 3, 2008 Posted June 3, 2008 Have you got a Dump valve/ BOV that vents to atmosphere, Any oil vapour in the intake pipework / intercooler will be venting out it. Cheers, Paul T.
Frank_STI Posted June 3, 2008 Posted June 3, 2008 I've been getting an "oily" smell recently myself, will be getting it up on the ramps for a check on Wednesday.
st3ph3n Posted June 3, 2008 Posted June 3, 2008 I've been getting an "oily" smell recently myself, will be getting it up on the ramps for a check on Wednesday. There's known issues with the rocker cover gaskets Frank. That was what mine was anyway.
Frank_STI Posted June 3, 2008 Posted June 3, 2008 Cheers, I'll check that out, its just hit 40k on the clock and going through a lot of oil so maybe a good chance that this is the problem then
st3ph3n Posted June 3, 2008 Posted June 3, 2008 My 05 wrx did it at about 50K, so not far off it. Well worth getting it checked.
Frank_STI Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) Well after inspection last night, turns out it is a rocker cover is leaking oil so i've got gaskets for both rocker covers and will have to get them replaced asap , I have a busy weekend ahead of us lol Edited June 6, 2008 by Frank_STI
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