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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 08:29 PM
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Exhaust Smell Question

Alright i've got a question for you guys. I just installed my catback this last sunday and I've noticed a smell coming from the exhaust. I was just wondering if this is normal.
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 08:34 PM
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Check for leaks
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 08:39 PM
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I did i didn't hear any ticking. Also the smell is from the tail pipes.
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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what does it smell like?
It could be bad cats.....
Or sometimes new exhaust just smells a little until it gets broken in. When i had my truck i installed a dynomax muffler on it and it smelled funny for about 2 weeks then it was fine
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 10:03 PM
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Did you get it welded on? Welding smells for a few miles. Also could just be the exhaust breaking in.... or a bad cat.
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 10:12 PM
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bad cats should smell like sulfer (rotten egg).
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 11:14 PM
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If it doesn't smell bad...if it smells kinda...well...carish then it is probably the welds if you got any when it was installed. I remember mine smelled for about a week or two, then went away.
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