[Zetec-S]

Getting odd exhuast smells "no beans involved" I find that when driving especially on PA turnpike between posted speed and well___. There seems to be a strong egg smell in car worse if I open window. Now I thought it may have been someone in front exhaust coming in so I have driven with re-circulating button on to. Even with vent closed windows up and no one around it still happens. It's a bit annoying any Serious thoughts please on this issue. Thanks ahead of time

 

[Shiva Chaos]

Probably your cat is bad

 

[Wedge1212]

yep, say adios to that cat

 

[RiTzBiTz]

Sulfur smell = bad cat

 

[MattHarrell]

Yep, that's what it was with my Contour.

 

[YelloZX3SA]

The cat might be bad, but you won't smell it unless your exhuast gaskets are bad or you have a header that is cracked that is leaking or you have an egr tube that is leaking at the fittings or cracked and leaking.

I hope that makes sense....

 

[Zetec-S]

Yes and thanks for the input Jetters. The odd thing is this is a 2002 ZTS/ATX that just hit 5k on the clock. I traded in my 2001
ZX3 for many other reasons including the CAT blowing out at 10k. I was thinking the same as CAT or leak somewhere too. It there and type of leak test to pin down if there is a crack or leak in those areas?

Stay Focused

[ 10-01-2002, 05:06 PM: Message edited by: Zetec-S ]

 

[fruitport_focus]

At least it's still under warranty.

I use a mechanics stethoscope with a tube on the end. Very easy to pinpoint exhaust leaks and other weird noises.

[ 10-01-2002, 09:12 PM: Message edited by: fruitport_focus ]

 

[johns107]

I had the same problem about 3 months ago. Mine turned out to be a bad O2 sensor. Might also be that. Good luck