Thread: P38 fumes in cabin

Hi again guys, well I have checked the exhaust from front to back and back again, I have had an exhaust specialist take a look and he found a couple of small holes that are now repaired, I have adjusted the tailgate to close a bit tighter, I have cleaned the two filters in the tailgate that don't appear to have ever been cleaned before. and I have had a small dump pipe fitted instead of the exhaust tip so that the fumes can be pushed down away from the tailgate. I have also inspected the hoses under the bonnet and found one that was split, changed that, so tomorrow I am gunna take the old girl, no not the wife, she can drive herself, for a spin ta see if I still have a problem.
Mick

Sounds promising. Hope it proves to be.

Originally Posted by Pete38

Isn't there flaps in the rear tailgate to stop positive pressure? Or was that another car I had. Possibly they are stuck open. I might be making this bit up in my mind mind you.

You're not wrong about fumes getting in but no dust. Must be a very minor leak that doesn't allow dust particles. Although that red dust in the centre would make it through I reckon

I'll have to have a look. Cant say i ever noticed any flaps or air outlet on the bottom of the tailgate. Though i havent checked the top tailgate.

There's one way flaps in the top tailgate.
Being cold this morning I was watching the exhaust condensation swirl around the back of the car this morning, and it really does swirl right up to the topb of the car. So it could get in there easy of those flaps are damaged.

I am amazed at the dust proofing of the p38 though!