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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: xionsolaris on 06 April 2013, 15:29

Title: eggy smell from exhaust
Post by: xionsolaris on 06 April 2013, 15:29
My exhaust stinks like eggs i notice it when i get out of my car its probarly the cat not converting the gases proparly should i replace the cat or is there a simple fix like red ex
Title: Re: eggy smell from exhaust
Post by: itavaltalainen on 06 April 2013, 19:22
before you spend lots of money first check if anything got under the car.... e.g. plastic bag stuck on exhaust or so on....

if there's nothing did you fill it with old fuel? could have high sulphur....

if that's not it then get the emissions tested in a garage.... if they are out then cat is likely....
Title: Re: eggy smell from exhaust
Post by: CJA321 on 06 April 2013, 19:30
Moneys on a fooked cat
Title: Re: eggy smell from exhaust
Post by: xionsolaris on 06 April 2013, 20:17
Im gona have a look tomoz im thinking its the cat as its mainlly happens when going past 4000rpm like going round the car park in gear 1 my guess more fuel is going into the engine and the cat cant process it i hope it passes the mot this year as i cant stand working on exhaust rusty old bolts tht seize and snap
Title: Re: eggy smell from exhaust
Post by: gazpowells on 07 April 2013, 21:22
will be the cat mate
Title: Re: eggy smell from exhaust
Post by: philmar on 08 April 2013, 10:47
 Where do you buy your petrol from and what brand do you use. I used to think that there was no difference, but have found that some of the supermarkets and even Esso fuels can smell of rotten eggs, it might be worth a try !
Title: Re: eggy smell from exhaust
Post by: xionsolaris on 08 April 2013, 21:39
I use shell and esso atm as there the nearest ones to me