S40 2ltr D Smell

volvodriver · Mar 3rd, 2005, 14:16

Hi all,
I have a problem with a smell coming from the engine when under load. I tow a caravan and when pulling the car makes a very bad fishy/rotting smell around the car and alot of the time can enter the car. Volvo UK say they can't find fault and don't seem to what to do anything about the problem. I got my volvo dealer to make the smell in a new V50 that had just been delivered, by placing the engine under load (ie handbrake up and try to drive with revs around 2,500). The smell appeared but they don't know how or why.

Anyone tow a caravan and get this smell when moving it around?
Can anyone else create such a smell? If so, please let Volvo UK know (they then may believe I am not making it up)

Any thoughts welcome........

Darren
2004 NEW S40 2.0D S

Darth Paul · Mar 3rd, 2005, 15:06

I'll keep a, er, nose open for it.

Took delivery of an S40 2.0D SE on the 1st... And we tow a trailer when we go weekend camping.

How old is your car? My engine smells, but it is just the new 'hot' smell that all engines go through.

volvodriver · Mar 3rd, 2005, 15:31

Mine is a 54 reg from 1st Sept 04. (S40 2.0D S (with most extras)):-)

Mine had that new engine smell before as well and not for long, but this is different.

thanks

Darren
2004 NEW S40 2.0D S

Mar 3rd, 2005, 15:38

handbrake on, 2500 revs

either burning clutch or burning brake pads

shurly???

eggy burning smell

volvodriver · Mar 3rd, 2005, 16:02

handbrake on is the way I got my dealer to repeat the smell.

It could be clutch when moving the caravan. BUT it has done this smell after running bad (splutering in traffic) reved the car up and got the smell. Volvo tell me that around every 300 miles the cat' drops its contents into the air to clear itself. It could be that?

Darren
2004 NEW S40 2.0D S

Mar 3rd, 2005, 16:37

that sounds like dealer BS. ;-/

El Dingo · Jul 21st, 2007, 20:05

Could this be a catalyst smell???
Catalysed petrol cars emit a rotten eggs smell - is this also true of catalysed diesels???

scottishvolvo · Jul 21st, 2007, 20:21

I'd guess a slipping clutch would be the cause.

Paul Clifton · Jul 23rd, 2007, 22:36

Definately sounds like clutch lining burning, if that makes sense, i.e. clutch slipping. I believe some of the early diesel cars had clutch problems. If it has been slipping signifcantly you should be able to smell it if you lift bonnet and get as near to the gearbox as you can. There will be residual odour there all the time.

Paul.

Clan · Jul 23rd, 2007, 22:43

yep they are Ford clutches , the replacement one is a "volvo" one = modified

Mar 3rd, 2005, 14:16	#1
volvodriver V60 RDesign Last Online: Feb 7th, 2015 21:29 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Didcot	S40 2ltr D Smell Hi all, I have a problem with a smell coming from the engine when under load. I tow a caravan and when pulling the car makes a very bad fishy/rotting smell around the car and alot of the time can enter the car. Volvo UK say they can't find fault and don't seem to what to do anything about the problem. I got my volvo dealer to make the smell in a new V50 that had just been delivered, by placing the engine under load (ie handbrake up and try to drive with revs around 2,500). The smell appeared but they don't know how or why. Anyone tow a caravan and get this smell when moving it around? Can anyone else create such a smell? If so, please let Volvo UK know (they then may believe I am not making it up) Any thoughts welcome........ Darren 2004 NEW S40 2.0D S

Mar 3rd, 2005, 15:06	#2
Darth Paul New Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2010 11:07 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Doncaster	RE: S40 2ltr D Smell I'll keep a, er, nose open for it. Took delivery of an S40 2.0D SE on the 1st... And we tow a trailer when we go weekend camping. How old is your car? My engine smells, but it is just the new 'hot' smell that all engines go through.

Mar 3rd, 2005, 15:31	#3
volvodriver V60 RDesign Last Online: Feb 7th, 2015 21:29 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Didcot	RE: S40 2ltr D Smell Mine is a 54 reg from 1st Sept 04. (S40 2.0D S (with most extras)):-) Mine had that new engine smell before as well and not for long, but this is different. thanks Darren 2004 NEW S40 2.0D S

Mar 3rd, 2005, 15:38	#4
alfonzobonzo Guest Location:	RE: S40 2ltr D Smell handbrake on, 2500 revs either burning clutch or burning brake pads shurly??? eggy burning smell

Mar 3rd, 2005, 16:02	#5
volvodriver V60 RDesign Last Online: Feb 7th, 2015 21:29 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Didcot	RE: S40 2ltr D Smell handbrake on is the way I got my dealer to repeat the smell. It could be clutch when moving the caravan. BUT it has done this smell after running bad (splutering in traffic) reved the car up and got the smell. Volvo tell me that around every 300 miles the cat' drops its contents into the air to clear itself. It could be that? Darren 2004 NEW S40 2.0D S

Mar 3rd, 2005, 16:37	#6
alfonzobonzo Guest Location:	RE: S40 2ltr D Smell that sounds like dealer BS. ;-/

Jul 21st, 2007, 20:05	#7
El Dingo Rejoined member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2013 19:27 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading	Could this be a catalyst smell??? Catalysed petrol cars emit a rotten eggs smell - is this also true of catalysed diesels???

Jul 21st, 2007, 20:21	#8
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2023 00:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	I'd guess a slipping clutch would be the cause. __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

Jul 23rd, 2007, 22:36	#9
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	Smell Definately sounds like clutch lining burning, if that makes sense, i.e. clutch slipping. I believe some of the early diesel cars had clutch problems. If it has been slipping signifcantly you should be able to smell it if you lift bonnet and get as near to the gearbox as you can. There will be residual odour there all the time. Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Jul 23rd, 2007, 22:43	#10
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:45 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	yep they are Ford clutches , the replacement one is a "volvo" one = modified

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