any ideas

Sometimes if i've been driving quite fast i'll notice what i can only
describe as an 'eggy' smell in the car, i do drive home past alot of farms
etc but i don't think it's that, any ideas? (only happens now and then)
P.S Vectra 1.8i LS 96

 

exhaust leak ?

 

Eggy smells normally come from the cat or the driver.

The cat would normally be experienced at slow speeds while the driver's
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Alan


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Second what's been said about an exhaust leak...but have you checked your
cabin/pollen filter? Sometimes if those get gummed up they can begin to
smell a bit - My V6 Omega used to stink with the heaters on, I pulled the
filter and it was solid black!

Cheers,
James

 

Sounds like it's dumping fuel. Are there any noticeable running problems, or
excessive fuel useage?

 

Sometimes if i've been driving quite fast i'll notice what i can only

Are you sure you haven't just been scaring yourself a little too much for
comfort? Try driving slower...

Other than that:

1. Something in the heat/vent system.
2. Something dead in the engine compartment (When did you last see next
door's cat?).
3. Damp in the furnishings.
4. The catalytic converter can give off an 'eggy' smell. I believe this is
'normal' under certain conditions but could be worth you getting the fuel
system checked out. Changing petrol brands can sometimes help.

Vin.