Fumes in the cabin

May 12, 2024, 09:12:26 PM

Good evening,

I’m wondering if anyone can help. Recently got my golf and it has an exhaust fume smell in the car.

I’ve had the exhaust system sealed as it was leaking and that has helped massively. Any other ideas where to look?

Cheers!

91 Golf Driver 1.8 carb with Weber and K&N filter with an aftermarket exhaust

Re: Fumes in the cabin

Reply #1 – May 15, 2024, 11:29:11 AM

I don’t know if you’ve noticed how the rear of the car is often dirty due to the shape of the hatchback and the drag created.

I assume this means the aerodynamics allows air to circulate behind the car. So I’d be wondering if the boot seal, or even the seals of the rear lights would be an issue.

Do you ever get water in the car in bad weather? If water can get in then so can exterior fumes.

As the exhaust is expelled out the back I wouldn’t expect exhaust fumes to be coming in from the bulkhead as the engine bay should be gas free generally.

Is it exhaust gas, or could it be petrol fumes?