Mark Wilkes Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 just a quick thought . . . . could it be the exhaust manifold gasket ? Just been on a bit of a run in the van and had the heating on and there was a slight smell of exhaust fumes so I drove back with both windows open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikefitz Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Mark, I suspect one of two situations. Firstly a leak in the exhaust system At the rear of your engine, actually a Ford engine, as used in Transits of the same period, there is the exhaust manifold, an attached turbocharger and below the turbocharger, a catalytic converter/particulate filter. Followed by a flexible section of exhaust pipe. A small crack or faulty connection in these units could vent exhaust smoke. As the engine runs rich at start up perhaps you are seeing this. The other culprit could be the alternator as this lives at the rear on the engine. There is usually a short period of large current flow after starting and a fault in the alternator or its connections and feed cables could create the burning smell and smoke. I would thing any oil leak would be more apparent when the engine is hot. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wilkes Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 Thank you Mike. I will be going to the mechanic on Thursday for him to have a look and with my video and your and others advice I am sure that they will have some idea. I can't thank you all enough for all your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wilkes Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 I managed to get to the mechanic today and he said he thinks its the flexible exhaust pipe that is leaking so it is booked in tomorrow and hopefully that will sort out the problem. I will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wilkes Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 finally the mystery has been solved it is a leaking catalytic converter so much for a cheap fix. £350 later and hopefully all will be OK for a while now. Thank you all once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindiboy Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Mark Wilkes - 2019-01-24 2:34 PM finally the mystery has been solved it is a leaking catalytic converter so much for a cheap fix. £350 later and hopefully all will be OK for a while now. Thank you all once again. Ouch , joys of motoring, so glad my van does not have a Cat..look on the bright side though,now you have peace of mind and that is priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wilkes Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 yes and knowing I won't die from fumes is always a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will86 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 A smell of burning and a puff of smoke. It all depends on how one interprets the situation. A 12 year old engine will have all manner of muck stuck to it. Do you have its history of where it was kept ? maybe one of the owners was a farmer ? How long have you owned it and do you regularly look under the bonnet to see whats there. If you're that bothered about it take it to a garage. and ask their opinion. There are too many questions to provide an answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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