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Exhaust fumes inside car
« on: July 03, 2012 - 03:44:29 AM »
I'd noticed the occasional whiff of exhaust fumes, but last weekend it got severe. so much so, after driving for 20 minutes, I had to pull over and get out of the car. Then decided to drive it straight home.

I've read that chances are that it's a worn trunk seal, and possibly rust holes in the trunk floor. I've had replacement trunk panels for awhile, so that's already booked in to get done.

What I want to know is what else could it be?

I noticed today when I dropped it off at the body-shop that, as soon as I got out, the smell had engulfed the entire car outside and stuck around for a few good seconds. Very noticeable and very hard to determine where it's coming from.

What else should I be looking at?




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Re: Exhaust fumes inside car
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2012 - 03:56:59 AM »
where is your tail pipe or pipes located?  Rear bumper or under the seat area?
Do your headers or exhaust pipes or "Y" pipe have leak proof connections; tight clamps?
The mufflers could have pin holes on the upper half that is right under the floor.

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Re: Exhaust fumes inside car
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2012 - 05:31:03 AM »
Rear pipes, out back of car.

Will go over the exhaust and see what I can find.

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Re: Exhaust fumes inside car
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2012 - 07:08:10 AM »
I've seen this talked about alot and have the same problem. I have heard that it can be the tail light gaskets. I bought some but have not put them in yet.;
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Re: Exhaust fumes inside car
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2012 - 08:11:08 AM »
I once gave myself a terrible case of exhaust fume poisoning driving from VA to FL. There was an exhaust leak in the head pipe that I didn't know about.


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Re: Exhaust fumes inside car
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2012 - 07:38:27 AM »
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Did you manage to find the place where the exhaust was getting in? I have the same problem.  :clueless:
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Re: Exhaust fumes inside car
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2012 - 03:31:33 PM »
Not sure of the exact cause. Had a few rust holes in the trunk floor, which is being replaced right now. New trunk seal on the way. Hopefully that sorts it.