Hi all.
Just bought a 55 plate S Type V6 2.7 D.
I've noticed that on startup and for a few minutes afterwards, there are exhaust fumes coming out from under the bonnet and being drawn into the cabin.
Once I get moving, it clears up, but it bloody stinks for a while!
There is no noise to indicate a blown manifold, so I don't know what to think.
Any suggestions?

 

The diesel has a webasto diesel powered heater under the n/s front wing - UK (towards the front).

When its cold this runs to help improve engine heating up times and therefore cabin heaters.

I had one of these and when i started it for the first time when it got cold I though the engine bay was on fire.

From what I found they smoke after thay haven't be used over the summer, mine took a few weeks to clear.

Might be worth looking at, unfortunatly as this is mostly a US forum answers relating to diesels might not be forcoming as I don't think the diesel version was exported to the US.

 

^^^ What he said. It's the fuel-burning heater...

 

Thanks both.
Puts my mind at rest a bit!