Strong exhaust smell
#1
Strong exhaust smell
Hi!
I have a 1985 190E (90kw, NON-Kat, M-102 equipped).
She was burning oil, so I took the occasion and had the head gasket replaced, head rebuilt, camshaft replaced, valve seals and many other components renewed/replaced.
Spark and spark cabled are new, fuel pump is new.
I have checked all the holes in trunk, and everything is ok.
The problem is that I have a strong exhaust smell, which invade also the cabin (especially with windows/sunroof opened).
It is really annoying, and I checked and re-checked all the components; muffler is ok.
The smell is like un-burned fuel (as rich mixture), but she doesn't use too much fuel, and CO2 is ok; the car doesn't use any oil either.
I checked EHA valve (and replaced o-rings), but no leaks was present.
I also tried to extend the exhaust, but nothing changed.
It doesn't seem coming from engine bay.
So, problems are basically two:
-exhaust smell is really strong (my friend recognized me from 500 meters)
-it shouldn't enter in the cabin, even stopped at a traffic light.
Any suggestion would be appreciated.
Thank you!
I have a 1985 190E (90kw, NON-Kat, M-102 equipped).
She was burning oil, so I took the occasion and had the head gasket replaced, head rebuilt, camshaft replaced, valve seals and many other components renewed/replaced.
Spark and spark cabled are new, fuel pump is new.
I have checked all the holes in trunk, and everything is ok.
The problem is that I have a strong exhaust smell, which invade also the cabin (especially with windows/sunroof opened).
It is really annoying, and I checked and re-checked all the components; muffler is ok.
The smell is like un-burned fuel (as rich mixture), but she doesn't use too much fuel, and CO2 is ok; the car doesn't use any oil either.
I checked EHA valve (and replaced o-rings), but no leaks was present.
I also tried to extend the exhaust, but nothing changed.
It doesn't seem coming from engine bay.
So, problems are basically two:
-exhaust smell is really strong (my friend recognized me from 500 meters)
-it shouldn't enter in the cabin, even stopped at a traffic light.
Any suggestion would be appreciated.
Thank you!
#2
Out Of Control!!
If you really want an answer, put he car on a lift use a sniffer to locate the exhaust leak and then repair the leak or continue to talk about the exhaust smell and do nothing!!
#4
I head the whole exhaust cheeked by 2 mechanics, and they didn't find any leak, as already said.
Moreover, even with a leak, smell shouldn't be that strong.
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#8
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overly rich running condition is caused by a problem with your CIS fuel distributor, can you find a replacement at a wrecker?
#9
I was told by 2 expert mechs, that CIS is ok, but I'm starting to doubt it.
As far as I know, they set just the Co "by hear", listening the idling and so on, saying that the car is old and non-kat, so smell is normal.
I have to say that the engine is running good, smooth and powerful from 1.000 to 5.000rpm; no smoke or high fuel consumption.
I'm also wondering something is wrong with distributor, because at last State inspection, I had a Co2 of 7.1 VS limit of 3.5.... I took for granted that mech did this check, but as a matter of fact, they didn't.
Now, I was also thinking about replace my fuel injectors (I've been told they might be the cause of hard start when warm; fuel accumulator is new), so I will have my CIS fixed, and keep my finger crossed.
Here in Northern Italy, it is almost impossible a scrap yard unit; old Benzs are sent to Africa.
Is it possible to rebuilt my unit, or once defected is better to find a new/used one?
This guy, near my city, overhaul the CIS distributors, but I do not have any feedback concerning the results
https://www.facebook.com/K-Jetronic-...3728020855702/