donovan Seriously Crusin Dubber
136 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·
any ideas on how to keep the exhaust fumes out of my 72 squareback. im hoping its something as simple as the rear door seal. if it is, where can i get a good quality one?
exhaust fumes
Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
my guess it is crappy seals of the exhaust on to the heater boxes
Any movement where #1 and 3 join the exhaust?
Can you feel air??
The take off for the heater is near there and it sucks the fumes in
A flange kit is the best answer
Any movement where #1 and 3 join the exhaust?
Can you feel air??
The take off for the heater is near there and it sucks the fumes in
A flange kit is the best answer
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waveman1500 Also rides a Honda
1,346 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·
Yeah, most VWs tend to develop exhaust leaks. If you wrap a rag around your hand (or wear a glove) and block off the exhaust with your hand whilst the engine is idling, you should be able to hear it chuffing out of the leaks. You'll need to take your hand off every couple of seconds so it doesn't stall, and get your head right under there so you can hear where it's leaking from.
I'd say a flange kit is a bit extreme, but it's probably worth it. If you go through the exhaust system and replace all the gaskets and make sure all the clamps are clamping nice and tight then it shouldn't leak.
I'd say a flange kit is a bit extreme, but it's probably worth it. If you go through the exhaust system and replace all the gaskets and make sure all the clamps are clamping nice and tight then it shouldn't leak.
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
yES IT COULD BE THE REAR DOOR SEAL SUCKING IN THE FUMES....donovan wrote:any ideas on how to keep the exhaust fumes out of my 72 squareback. im hoping its something as simple as the rear door seal. if it is, where can i get a good quality one?
tape up around the rear door with masking tape..
and then see if you can still smell them...
You could also try putting an extra piece of exhaust pipe so it goes past the rear bumper...
but a rear seal will do it.,...
I can't see how any leaks in the exhaust would get into the car....
Lee
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donovan Seriously Crusin Dubber
136 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·
taped up the rear door. problem solved! Looks like the cheap seals dont work.
donn Wolfsburg Elder
3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
try adjusting the latch so that the door latches a bit firmer.
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