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I smell like exhaust!!

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Old Dec 23rd, 2018, 21:07   #1
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Hello,
I own a 73 Volvo 164e. I bought it a few months ago.
Everytime I drive the car I smell like exhaust.
Its so bad I need to change clothes or shower.

Does anyone have any suggestions of how to get rid of this awful toxic smell?

Thanks,
Kevin
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Old Dec 23rd, 2018, 22:08   #2
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Seems a bit obvious to say find out where the exhaust is leaking. If you can get it up on a lift that is good. Then get someone to hold a pad of rags or a folded leather clove over the end of the exhaust. Leaks should then be obvious. Fix 'em. If you have a non standard exhaust, and leaky trunk seals aerodynamics may allow fumes to come back through the trunk and into the car. Exhaust to manifold leaks combined with a poor or no seal around the steering column will also flow fumes into the car.
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In addition to Derek’s advice, How far does the tailpipe extend past the bumper? If too short then the turbulence at the rear of the car can cause a backdraft and into the cabin.
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I found a neat and very effective trick for finding exhaust leaks. Get a vacuum cleaner set to blow (swap outlets usually), seal that against the exhaust with a rag, blow air into the exhaust. If you then spray a mist of water and washing up liquid onto the exhaust/manifold, you get to see exactly where the leaks are..there will be lots of bubbles. Have fun.
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