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Offline tom94

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New Golf 1.8t fume smell
« on: 13 February 2013, 22:10 »
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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Offline DubAndDubber

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Re: New Golf 1.8t fume smell
« Reply #1 on: 13 February 2013, 22:25 »
What sort of fume? Fuel, oil...?
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Re: New Golf 1.8t fume smell
« Reply #2 on: 14 February 2013, 07:03 »
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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Offline dom

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Re: New Golf 1.8t fume smell
« Reply #3 on: 14 February 2013, 07:31 »
Exhaust blowing?
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Offline tom94

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Re: New Golf 1.8t fume smell
« Reply #4 on: 14 February 2013, 08:12 »
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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Offline Dalo Harkin

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Re: New Golf 1.8t fume smell
« Reply #5 on: 14 February 2013, 12:47 »
Check the injectors are seated correctly and the fuel lines to the fuel rail are on enough/tight
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Re: New Golf 1.8t fume smell
« Reply #6 on: 14 February 2013, 12:53 »
fuel running too rich? :undecided:
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Re: New Golf 1.8t fume smell
« Reply #7 on: 14 February 2013, 13:00 »
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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Re: New Golf 1.8t fume smell
« Reply #8 on: 14 February 2013, 16:23 »
Rip em out and get a catch can
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Re: New Golf 1.8t fume smell
« Reply #9 on: 14 February 2013, 17:39 »
Allright then i'll give that a go, where abouts does that fit in?
Without sounding a total noob
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