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Daniel30
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25 May 2015 15:47 #144783 by Daniel30

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My jimny is smelling of egg and no its not the vindaloo I had last night is my cat on the way out??

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25 May 2015 16:44 #144785 by gusthegorilla

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You do leave yourself open to abuse, don't you Dan? :whistle:

Could it be that one of your so-called MATES has chucked one of those old joke shop stink bombs in there while your attention was diverted? :whistle: :whistle:

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25 May 2015 16:45 #144786 by facade

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Could be running a bit rich after a period of lean running.
Could be more sulphur in the fuel.
Could be the battery overcharging if the alternator regulator has failed.

If it is running rich, the catalyst will overheat & melt, then you will need a new one, but the sulphur smell doesn't automatically mean a catalyst fault.

If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there

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25 May 2015 16:51 #144788 by Daniel30

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gusthegorilla wrote: You do leave yourself open to abuse, don't you Dan? :whistle:

Could it be that one of your so-called MATES has chucked one of those old joke shop stink bombs in there while your attention was diverted? :whistle: :whistle:

Lol :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Yeah it smells just like that :woohoo: everyone keeps looking at each other when it starts to smell :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

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25 May 2015 16:53 #144789 by Daniel30

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facade wrote: Could be running a bit rich after a period of lean running.
Could be more sulphur in the fuel.
Could be the battery overcharging if the alternator regulator has failed.

If it is running rich, the catalyst will overheat & melt, then you will need a new one, but the sulphur smell doesn't automatically mean a catalyst fault.

Facade I use super unleaded could it be that? Do I need to book it in at a garage then??

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25 May 2015 17:42 #144796 by facade

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First lift the bonnet when the smell starts, if it is the battery, you will know (keep your eyes away from it if it is)

Have you changed fuel brands?

I use whatever pool petrol Tescos have at the standard pump, although I try to keep away from ethanol blends.

I'd wait for a few more suggestions before you start spending money.

If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there

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