gasey engine bay

[broken74]

hey guys,

I've had this problem where when i drive with my windows down i was getting a mixture of exhaust and gas smell in the cockpit and coudn't figure it out. I've since decided after driving with windows up that it is not the rear hatch seal. After i run the car, when i let it park and then pop the hood there is a strong smell of gas/exhaust mixture. There is also a somewhat low sounding whistle at idle. Does anyone think that the overflow valves on the su's can be letting out enough gas vapor to make it smell like that? or does this sound like i possible have a leak in my gasket for my header at the cylinder head? i would appreciate help cause this problem has plagued me for qutie awhile now and is realy starting to irritate me. whenever i drive i tend to end up in coughing fits after and i'd really like to be able to enjoy my z again.

brian

[Ed]

Brian,

This subject has been discussed several times here. There are a lot of holes and crevaces in the rear of the car that would allow fumes to enter the cabin area, fuel vapor lines, fuel filler neck, tailight seals, antenna drain, rear hatch seal, rear hatch plugs, and the list goes on. Do a search for exhaust fumes and it will give you some more ideas of where to look. Seal up as many holes as you can find. Check your exhaust for leaks by looking for black carbon build up around joints and gaskets. It also wouldn't hurt to replace the PCV valve and the fuel hoses. The more you seal the less fumes you will breath. It can be done.

Good luck.