Hi, I have completely redone the engine and gearbox of my 1970 S1 Rally 1.3 S four speed.
Little by little I have adjusted it and I have to say that it runs like silk. I am very happy with it.
The problem is that when I stop at a traffic light (or traffic stop) with the window open, I notice the smell of exhaust smoke and when I get out of the car, I stink of smoke. I don't know if it could be the height of the exhaust or if there is a way to stop the smoke coming back into the car.
Thank you very much!
Smell of exhaust pipe inside the car
Re: Smell of exhaust pipe inside the car
Hi,
I had a similar issue with mine (more than the normal smell for old cars).
The gearbox had a small leak on the left hand drive shaft seal which drips onto the exhaust, this gets quite smoky and if the cabin intake vent is missing the seal against the bonnet this smoke/smell comes straight into the cabin.
The issue you mention is exhaust smoke so could be a leak at the exhaust manifold or where the manifold joins the middle exhaust section and then coming in through the cabin vent?
I had a similar issue with mine (more than the normal smell for old cars).
The gearbox had a small leak on the left hand drive shaft seal which drips onto the exhaust, this gets quite smoky and if the cabin intake vent is missing the seal against the bonnet this smoke/smell comes straight into the cabin.
The issue you mention is exhaust smoke so could be a leak at the exhaust manifold or where the manifold joins the middle exhaust section and then coming in through the cabin vent?
Re: Smell of exhaust pipe inside the car
Hello
I had the same problem with my 75 coupé. Regardless of whether the windows were open or closed, there was always a strong exhaust odour, i.e. not burnt oil or similar. At first I suspected a leaking exhaust, but couldn't find a leak. At some point I realised that there was an extreme smell of exhaust fumes in the boot. I then sealed the boot lid better with an additional seal and now the exhaust odour has virtually disappeared.
Trial and error makes perfect
Best regards
Richard
I had the same problem with my 75 coupé. Regardless of whether the windows were open or closed, there was always a strong exhaust odour, i.e. not burnt oil or similar. At first I suspected a leaking exhaust, but couldn't find a leak. At some point I realised that there was an extreme smell of exhaust fumes in the boot. I then sealed the boot lid better with an additional seal and now the exhaust odour has virtually disappeared.
Trial and error makes perfect
Best regards
Richard