i have recently aquired a nasty smell like bad eggs , but also like a catalystic smell, but i"m told my 1993 townie diesel does"nt have one.. it always comes aftre 3 or 4 hours continual driving. I can"t see anything visible and am at a loss,
any help on this plse.When i take it to the garage there is no smell there( typical)

- (#5190) Brian, 21 Aug 02

diry aircon? Leaking exhaust manifold? Heater stuck on recirc? Melting plastic somewhere?

- (#5191) david miller, 21 Aug 02

Brian,

Had a similar problem, bad (rotten) eggs on my previous car; Typical cause is battery being overcharged (or loosing water), so I would first check there. Second less probable cause (don't laugh, I did and they were right) is a worn out clutch, of course in a manual transmission car, but you would feel it (if yours is one). Let us know if it turns out another cause.
Regards
Manecas

- (#5192) Inacio Manecas, 21 Aug 02

thx both for your quick replies, i have checked the battery as mentioned but that seems to be ok, although one of the cells needed some water i could"nt find any visible leaks,going to check again later when i"ve been on the road for 4hrs. My townie is Auto so its not the clutch but thx anyway.
Have checked the aircon but that seems to be ok, will check out leaking ehaust manifold with reputable garage tomorrow, although there does"nt appear to be any noise or blowing from the manifold.Will keep you posted ..

- (#5193) Brian, 21 Aug 02

well i"ve jsut come back from a 4 hour drive, and yes its "THE BATTERY""So better get the cheque book out..
Thanks for your advice...

- (#5194) Brian, 21 Aug 02

Before you do, check the alternator...

- (#5195) david miller, 22 Aug 02

ok, will get garage to carry out check on alternator first, perhaps you can tell me the reason for that though ?

- (#5196) Brian, 22 Aug 02

thx again everyone for your help, have put new battery on & checked alternator, garage tells me alternator is reading 14 (whatever that relates to ) & 13 is usually the norm, but is nothing worth worrying about,
Si fingers crossed

- (#5264) Brian, 22 Aug 02