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02-20-2014, 12:23 AM | #1 |
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Exhaust smells like a burnt marshmallow.
Ok well, maybe it doesn't smell THAT bad. So about 2 hours ago I installed my 2.5" perrin cbe and took it out for a quick test drive, (extremely excited btw) but upon pulling up to a stop light I got a fairly noticeable gush of an almost 'sweet' burning smell which seemed to be coming up from under the car. Needless to say I kinda freaked out a little hah. So I pulled over at a gas station immediately to check it out, and as I came to a stop I heard a slight intermittent squeak noise for maybe 2 minutes before it stopped!
So I busted out my phone and did a quick google search for possible reasons as to what was causing this before I drove it any further and got a few mixed reviews. One popular theory is that it was "that new exhaust smell" where manufacturer oils were burning off after being used for the first time. I'm a serious n00b when it comes to cars, but I'm not sure I buy that explanation, especially after hearing the squeaky noise. (although it hasn't squeaked since those brief few minutes) Is this to be expected when first driving a new exhaust? Or did I fk something up during install? Have any of yous guys/gals had any issues like this? Also, during install I made sure that none of the piping came into contact with the differential or any other parts, although it was somewhat of a tight fit. |
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Stuff getting properly hot for the first time, everything needs to settle, stuff expands and contracts, all kinds of residue burns off.... Don't worry about it!
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You might also want to check the cam plate leak issue. It started on my car after about 3000miles. I now have on order a billet cam plate from Raceseng.
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It just means you bought a brand new exhaust system ... After a few drives, it'll all be gone. Don't lose sleep over it.
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I'll check into that. Thanks! |
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im down for some marshmallows. sounds good
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It was like that for a good few days before it went away.
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Just installed Invidia Front-pipe(resonated) + exhaust and I started getting a burnt smell. Took it to a muffler shop and they tightened everything, no leaks. But on my drive home I still got that burnt smell. Give it a few days??
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Yep, it's just burning coatings off the metal. It'll take a few days.
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Same exhaust...similar smell
I got the same catback in on tuesday...i still get a "weird" smell, it isnt like marshmallows Though....everything on the exhaust is double checked... I also got tomei uel headers and overpipe so that may also be the change in smell...completely normal
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