Sweet smell from exhaust! ohnoessss
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Sweet smell from exhaust! ohnoessss
So after changing my steering box out this weekend I now have a sweet smell coming from my exhaust. I could smell it while I was putting air into my tires at the gas station. I know this could mean several things but I did have one question.
During the steering box procedure I almost took on of the radiator top hoses off so I could reach into the engine bay more easily but half way into unscrewing the clamp I decided that would be a bad idea. That being said, is it possible that I let some air into the system and would this somehow result in the smell? No idea when/if the gaskets have ever been done... I have everything for a coolant flush just need to get around to it. Should I just try the flush and bleed to see if it helps? Engine temp stays fine while car is running and there are no coolant leaks on the ground. Thanks guys!
Lev
During the steering box procedure I almost took on of the radiator top hoses off so I could reach into the engine bay more easily but half way into unscrewing the clamp I decided that would be a bad idea. That being said, is it possible that I let some air into the system and would this somehow result in the smell? No idea when/if the gaskets have ever been done... I have everything for a coolant flush just need to get around to it. Should I just try the flush and bleed to see if it helps? Engine temp stays fine while car is running and there are no coolant leaks on the ground. Thanks guys!
Lev
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No I am not sure yet, just upset a little but something like this was expected soo I just have to deal with it. Called up British Car Doctors in Upperville, VA where I bought my disco and Paul recommended to first check coolant level, as well as the front 2 and back 2 spark plugs for any white residue. The fact that my temperature is steady at horizontal and I don't see any boil over in the engine bay doesn't really point to a head gasket failure. More like an intake gasket or Paul mentioned a valley something... Might not be all that bad right now. Thanks for your help guys I would be very lost without this forum!
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