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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: tom94 on 13 February 2013, 22:10
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Hi Guys
I've just bought my first golf, a mk4 gti, and love it.
Only problem is there is a very strong fume smell whenever I am stationary in my car with the vents on.
The car has not had a de-cat, and I have taken it to a mechanic allready who has fixed PCV valve and replaced two perished pipes. However this has not stopped the smell.
I am tempted to get a whole new PCV system, but if anyone has any idea on what else it could be, I would appreciate it! :smiley:
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What sort of fume? Fuel, oil...?
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Smells like burnt fuel, it's definately used fuel, so haven't got a fuel leak anywhere.
It's allright for the first few minutes but then when the car warms up it gets alot stronger
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Exhaust blowing?
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Not noticed anything, doesn't sound like it.
Had a check over by a mechanic, he said it's all sound under the bonnet
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Check the injectors are seated correctly and the fuel lines to the fuel rail are on enough/tight
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fuel running too rich? :undecided:
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Pretty sure it's a burnt fuel smell, and i've read alot about the pcv system being faulty.
It's just i've had the valve cleaned and sorted out. But the pipes might be a problem, anyone know how much a full pcv pipework system would set me back?
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Rip em out and get a catch can
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Allright then i'll give that a go, where abouts does that fit in?
Without sounding a total noob
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Allright then i'll give that a go, where abouts does that fit in?
Without sounding a total noob
http://uk-mkvs.net/forums/p/269734/1771730.aspx (http://uk-mkvs.net/forums/p/269734/1771730.aspx)
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Cheers