Fumes in cabin !!CSL

terrya · 12-09-2013, 12:53 PM

hi guys , have a continual problem with exhuast fumes when moving and windows are opened.Took to BMW for inspection 2 ,whist there they checked car fully over and whilst they smelt it ,could not rectify .i took the car to a exhaust specialist who advised full exhaust system is sound .The car has only 35000 kms since new .i also replaced rear boot seal as I could smell the fumes also in the boot to no avail. Any thoughts would be really appreciated

Neil M · 12-09-2013, 01:31 PM

It's probably the lack of use and the paint on the exhaust still burning off that's causing the smell!
If it persists I'd take it apart to make sure you haven't got some visitors toasting within the pipes?

benfj180 · 12-09-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Neil M

It's probably the lack of use and the paint on the exhaust still burning off that's causing the smell!
If it persists I'd take it apart to make sure you haven't got some visitors toasting within the pipes?

**cantfind1** · 15-09-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by terrya

hi guys , have a continual problem with exhuast fumes when moving and windows are opened.Took to BMW for inspection 2 ,whist there they checked car fully over and whilst they smelt it ,could not rectify .i took the car to a exhaust specialist who advised full exhaust system is sound .The car has only 35000 kms since new .i also replaced rear boot seal as I could smell the fumes also in the boot to no avail. Any thoughts would be really appreciated

Hi mate, posted a reply on e46 fanatics for you.....as i said check CPV is not leaking and dropping onto exhaust....

**cantfind1** · 15-09-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by terrya

hi guys , have a continual problem with exhuast fumes when moving and windows are opened.Took to BMW for inspection 2 ,whist there they checked car fully over and whilst they smelt it ,could not rectify .i took the car to a exhaust specialist who advised full exhaust system is sound .The car has only 35000 kms since new .i also replaced rear boot seal as I could smell the fumes also in the boot to no avail. Any thoughts would be really appreciated

Hi mate, posted a reply on e46 fanatics for you.....as i said check CPV is not leaking and dropping onto exhaust....

PS...take no notice of the clowns on here!

**shimmy** · 15-09-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cantfind1

Hi mate, posted a reply on e46 fanatics for you.....as i said check CPV is not leaking and dropping onto exhaust....

PS...take no notice of the clowns on here!

Maybe he was following a knackered old van

**cantfind1** · 16-09-2013, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

Maybe he was following a knackered old van

12-09-2013, 12:53 PM	#1
terrya Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1 Casino cash: $844	Fumes in cabin !!CSL hi guys , have a continual problem with exhuast fumes when moving and windows are opened.Took to BMW for inspection 2 ,whist there they checked car fully over and whilst they smelt it ,could not rectify .i took the car to a exhaust specialist who advised full exhaust system is sound .The car has only 35000 kms since new .i also replaced rear boot seal as I could smell the fumes also in the boot to no avail. Any thoughts would be really appreciated

12-09-2013, 01:31 PM	#2
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	It's probably the lack of use and the paint on the exhaust still burning off that's causing the smell! If it persists I'd take it apart to make sure you haven't got some visitors toasting within the pipes? __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051' Last edited by Neil M; 12-09-2013 at 01:33 PM.