Has anyone else found this to be the case? It's now almost two months since I removed the pre-cats and ever since there has been a very strong smell at the rear end of the car after a journey. It smells exactly like it did when I fitted the H&S exhaust, but that only lasted for about two weeks... There's not been any change in oil level or anything over that time, and the car was serviced by Mr T last week and they didn't mention any issues.
Is the next door neighbour missing their cat s:lol: :lol: s:lol: Sorry!
Can't say I had any problem like this, but it could be the inside of the manifold getting heat treated for the first time (like a new exhaust). It could of course still be that, especially if it happens after a "heat producing" drive.
Presumably no new paintwork (like the heatshield), dollops of grease on anything (from the decat or the service)?
Quote from: "roger"Is the next door neighbour missing their cat s:lol: :lol: s:lol: Sorry!
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Quote from: "roger"Presumably no new paintwork (like the heatshield), dollops of grease on anything (from the decat or the service)?
Ah-hah! I'd forgotten about that - yes, I painted the heatshield whilst it was off - could that be causing the smell do you think?!
Quote from: "lordretsudo"Quote from: "roger"Presumably no new paintwork (like the heatshield), dollops of grease on anything (from the decat or the service)?
Ah-hah! I'd forgotten about that - yes, I painted the heatshield whilst it was off - could that be causing the smell do you think?!
99% certain! s:wink: :wink: s:wink: Mine did, but can't exactly remember for how long.
mine smelt really bad for a couple of K after painting the heatshield, almost like a burning metal smell, got me worried at first