Hi all, grateful for any suggestions. I have a throaty stage 2 Adamesh exhaust. Recently (years after exhaust installation), I can smell exhaust fumes in the cabin (with the windows closed). Are there any particular areas to investigate- has anyone had this issue and resolved? Many thanks

 

Window and trunk seals

 

Muck in the heater matrix going mouldy.

if you think there is an air leak in the car just get a plumbers smoke bomb and let if off in the footwell and check around outside.

 

On every car I have ever had this problem it has been a cracked flexi-pipe.

 

Thanks all very much for the comments.

@OzXFR - do you know if the flexi pipe is easily accessible from under the car?

 

Dunno, never owned an XK8!
Best bet is to get it up on a lift and have a look and a poke around.

 

FWIW, exhaust smells in the cabin can be caused by small oil leaks burning off the hot exhaust system. I had that exact problem years ago on my then new-to-me XK8. These are closely related to air leaks, fuel trims, etc. Not 100% sure I remember what the actual leak was coming from, but look around and you will find it. Candidate #1 is of course the valve cover gasket, but there are lots of other places for these small leaks.

Best of luck, keep us posted.

 

There aren't any flexi pipes, so I guess the answer is 'no'!