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Old 10-23-2001, 06:58 AM
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What does it mean when your exhaust smells bad and very fumy? There is no visible smoke coming out of the tailpipe, but after driving my car, when I get out I am surrounded by a very fumy smell. Can someone help me out? Thanks
 
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Old 10-23-2001, 07:00 AM
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Re: dumb question
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What does it mean when your exhaust smells bad and very fumy? There is no visible smoke coming out of the tailpipe, but after driving my car, when I get out I am surrounded by a very fumy smell. Can someone help me out? Thanks
a) you just came from Taco Bell
b) your catalytic converter is clogged
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Old 10-23-2001, 07:01 AM
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If it smells like eggs, its either the Taco Bell or your cat. Nice one Sprinty)
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Old 10-23-2001, 07:11 AM
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Sorry guys- it doesn't smell like rotten eggs. It smells heavy and fumy. What do you think?
 
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Old 10-23-2001, 07:22 AM
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stuped not dump
Why in the hell are you smelling your exhaust?!?!?!
That's been known to cause death.
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Old 10-23-2001, 07:24 AM
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Re: Re: Re: dumb question
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Sorry guys- it doesn't smell like rotten eggs. It smells heavy and fumy. What do you think?
carbon monoxide? does it make you feel choked up? if so you may have exhaust leaking into the car.. have that check out.. and drive with your windows cracked at all times please
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Old 10-23-2001, 07:51 AM
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How long if the car sitting?
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Old 10-23-2001, 07:53 AM
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maybe your wahchamacall it filter needs to be changed?
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Old 10-23-2001, 08:00 AM
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maybe your wahchamacall it filter needs to be changed?
Is that part of the O pipe?
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Old 10-23-2001, 08:06 AM
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Is that part of the O pipe?
no, the OGR valve
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Old 10-23-2001, 08:08 AM
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no, the OGR valve
O I gOt it.
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Old 10-23-2001, 08:33 AM
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stupid is spelled "stupid" not stuped- thanks for your solution to my problem
 
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Re: Re: stuped not dump
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stupid is spelled "stupid" not stuped- thanks for your solution to my problem
i do what i can around here to make this place a better place for all you newbies and lurkers
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Old 10-23-2001, 08:37 AM
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never mind- I think I will go ask some people who know what they are talking about. Thanks anyway
 
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Re: Re: Re: Re: stuped not dump
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never mind- I think I will go ask some people who know what they are talking about. Thanks anyway
uh huh.. yup... carry on
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Re: Re: Re: stuped not dump
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i do what i can around here to make this place a better place for all you newbies and lurkers
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Originally posted by youthmin26
never mind- I think I will go ask some people who know what they are talking about. Thanks anyway
Good luck.
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Old 10-23-2001, 01:35 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: stuped not dump
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never mind- I think I will go ask some people who know what they are talking about. Thanks anyway
I think someone is feeling a little rejected...

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: stuped not dump
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I think someone is feeling a little rejected...
funny thing is i did my best to answer his question..

maybe we are too late and exhaust fumes are already in the cabin
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: stuped not dump
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funny thing is i did my best to answer his question..

maybe we are too late and exhaust fumes are already in the cabin
Hopefully.
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Is your muffler on?
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cruelty to newbies is so funny
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Old 10-23-2001, 03:27 PM
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cruelty to newbies is so funny
im a newbie, 5 years aint up yet
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Originally posted by AznWontonboy
im a newbie, 5 years aint up yet
that makes me a newborn
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The real funny thing is it was a lurker who offended him.
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