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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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while im driving around i can smell like burnt fuel in the cockpit. or exhaust.
and when i wot the smell gets stronger.

could n e one tell what might b going on?
Old Nov 26, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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fo realZ?
Old Nov 26, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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mine does this to from my open dump wastegate when going fast some air will squeek some exhaust will leak into the cab through the vents even worse say your running the ac or windows are down even with a dump tube it still makes its way in just not as bad
Old Nov 27, 2009 | 01:46 AM
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Need more details on your setup to help you out.
Old Nov 27, 2009 | 01:53 AM
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what's your afr's at idle. and at wot?
Old Nov 27, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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could be some exhaust leaks.. but sometimes thats what you get for not having a cat converter. if you have an open dump, fuel smell is common depends on the open dump location
Old Nov 28, 2009 | 03:38 AM
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this happened to me and the culprit was a blown exhaust manifold gasket.
Old Nov 28, 2009 | 04:54 AM
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mine does this but its because i have an exhaust leak and my fuel tank isnt seal properly under the seet
Old Nov 28, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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Could be from open dump, exhaust leak, fuel pump cover.

Need more info like AFR.
If your running without a back seat, It's probably just the fuel tank/pump
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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I run open dump and actually have grown to love the fuel/exhaust smell. My dates usually hate but, if they can't appreciate my car they get the boot anyway.
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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^^ hahaha same here man.... gotta love to learn my car before u love me.




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