smell!!(z20let)

[phil-boyGSi]

getting a real horrible smell from me car when putting me foot down which i can only describe as 'eggy'.:confused2:
is this just because i'm making the engine work harder, or is something in need of replacing,
any advice would be great

cheers

[robwillis69]

sounds like the cat its normal i think!

[jam]

It sounds like the CAT which means its on its way out.

Easy way to find out the state of the cat is to go to an MOT testing station and have them check your emissions.

jam

[RobW]

I wouldn't say its normal. How many miles has the car done?

Usually an 'eggy' smell means a duffed cat - maybe time to upgrade to a sports cat?!

[jalfrezigazee]

how can that be a duff cat they all smell like that when new? It normally means that the cat is creating a little bit too much sulphur dioxide. This can be from an improper air/fuel ratio (duff sensor) or oil or water getting into the exhaust. Quick way to check a cat is to get the engine hot get underneath wrap your hand in a strong rag and give the cat a tap. If it rattles get it changed. The rattle is caused by leaded petrol melting the cat

[RobW]

I have never had a new car smell of eggs. And never followed a new car with the eggy smell!

[montyfox]

I have never had a new car smell of eggs. And never followed a new car with the eggy smell!

Tis true Rob, new cars (new cars that I have had and new cars that I have followed) do kick out that farty eggy smell.

I think there is alot of truth to what Jal says TBH.

[Enigma ???]

Tis true Rob, new cars (new cars that I have had and new cars that I have followed) do kick out that farty eggy smell.

I think there is alot of truth to what Jal says TBH.

Spot on i to have had the same thing when following a new car that boots it.

[lee gsi]

Laura's Corsa smelled eggy when we replaced the cat and booted it.

Some cars seem to do it some dont.

Wouldnt worry too much about it.

[Andy_888]

Also do you notice smell after just turning air con off or on?

[RobW]

I stand corrected and apologise. :(

[phil-boyGSi]

cheers for the advice guys,
I have a powerflow back box if that makes a difference.
so to conclude, nothing much to worry about realy,

jal- i'll do that little test 2nite. just to confirm, the cat is the middle section isn't it?:red:

[Enigma ???]

cheers for the advice guys,
I have a powerflow back box if that makes a difference.
so to conclude, nothing much to worry about realy,

jal- i'll do that little test 2nite. just to confirm, the cat is the middle section isn't it?:red:

The cat is just before the middle section,near to the down pipe flexi smaller round box near in between the flexi and middle section;) does that help:confused:

[coupe turbo]

I think your car goes lean a/f. ıt causes something like problems.

[56k_warning]

I heard it was normal??? But im unsure!!

I get a rank sulphury smell when i hoof mine.. I think thats the cat on its way out??

[dannysport18]

when we get new cars at home the new cars to have a egg stink about them for the first few weeks