Cats "Box Smell"
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,226
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From: West hills California
Originally Posted by WKMCD
Get some hi-flow cats and a good tune.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 257
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From: SF Bay Area (Norcal) California
Originally Posted by Z06ufgrad2002
I've got the same problem. I think I've tracked it down to a leak at one of the slip joints. From there the exhaust fumes must flow into the engine compartment and get sucked into the HVAC system. If I don't turn the blower on and keep the windows up, I don't get any smell inside the car. But, as soon as I turn the defroster on the fumes are almost instantaneously inside the cabin.
I'm getting the leak fixed next week and we'll see if that cures it.
I'm getting the leak fixed next week and we'll see if that cures it.
Let me know for sure. I did notice that the 2 slip joints going directly into the header had some extra room during the install, but the clamps seemed to take care of it. How do you plan on fixing it? I dont want any welding or crimping done to the piping.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,394
Likes: 6
From: Melbourne FL
Originally Posted by Var
Let me know for sure. I did notice that the 2 slip joints going directly into the header had some extra room during the install, but the clamps seemed to take care of it. How do you plan on fixing it? I dont want any welding or crimping done to the piping.
I'll keep you posted as to what I find after getting it apart and how well my fix goes.
