Technical Vauxhall combo

[Mr Posh]

I’ve brought a Vauxhall Combo which I’ve been advised is a Fiat Doblo in disguise
I’ve been getting exhaust fumes in the cabin I’ve done injector seals can’t feel any leak along the main exhaust on tick over
Any thoughts?

 

[bugsymike]

Flexible coupling towards front of exhaust?
When you are down there looking get someone with a cloth to seal the tail pipe that usually shows up exhaust leaks.
Anychance back doors not shutting/sealing and fumes coming in from tail pipe?

 

[Mr Posh]

Thanks for reply I’ll check tomorrow

 

[Mr Posh]

Started it up to go to work this morning exhaust leak seems to be by drivers door but I’ve checked flex joint no sign of soot around it
I’ll check again later

 

[bugsymike]

Doesn't always show soot if clean burning and hot/longer higher speed journeys, that is why it helps to check for leak visually with exhaust tail pipe partly sealed to increase pressure.

 

[Mr Posh]

Thanks for that I’ll check later

 

[Mr Posh]

Checked rear doors look ok I’ll try the exhaust tomorrow

 

[Mr Posh]

I’ve stuck a rag up the exhaust engine still runs I’ll have to wait for missus to get home to check exhaust I’ve changed oil seems to a lot of soot at the clamp I might try and put a extra clamp further up the pipe ?

 

[bugsymike]

I’ve stuck a rag up the exhaust engine still runs I’ll have to wait for missus to get home to check exhaust I’ve changed oil seems to a lot of soot at the clamp I might try and put a extra clamp further up the pipe ?

Sounds like a major exhaust leak then
Reminds me of many years ago I got stopped by the Police for a noisy exhaust, I showed nothing wrong with exhaust by putting my foot over the pipe and stopping the engine. He then asked what the noise was, I told him the engine was knackered and about to blow up! He still trying for a offense said "isn't that dangerous?" to which I replied "there are two mechanics in the car and we ain't bothered!" So he gave up.

 

[Mr Posh]

I ll drop the exhaust see what’s what

 

[Mr Posh]

Had another look seems so a lot of soot on underside beside flexi joint so I’m think a new exhaust section rather than pissing about

 

[bugsymike]

Had another look seems so a lot of soot on underside beside flexi joint so I’m think a new exhaust section rather than pissing about

It's not unusual .

 

[Mr Posh]

Thanks for your help

 

[Mr Posh]

I’ve tried blocking exhaust and soapy water no leaks so I’m back to square one I ll check EGR valve area tomorrow

 

[Mr Posh]

I might call We Buy Any Van

 

[Mr Posh]

The Turbo was replaced before I brought it

 

[bugsymike]

If you totally blocked the tailpipe and engine still running an exhaust leak shouldn't be to hard to find