405 TD Estate fumes

demag · Unread post by **demag** » 18 Oct 2004, 05:12

Hello All,
Thanks for anticipated help!
I have just bought a 96 "N" 405 TD Estate with aircon 104000 mls.
Very clean one owner. Today I got a bit headachey and opened the window a bit to get some air. Later when I got back in the car it smelt very exhausty inside.
Any ideas where the fumes might be getting in?
I thought maybe the tailgate, but maybe someone has had a similar problem.
Thanks,
Dave. [xx(]

JohnD · Unread post by **JohnD** » 18 Oct 2004, 10:48

Check all the joints in the exhaust system. Start with the manifold to down pipe joint.

Brilec · Unread post by **Brilec** » 20 Oct 2004, 04:18

Make sure the tailgate seals properly. Perhaps they have been damaged, or it is not closing properly.
If you have ever driven with the tailgate open slightly (due to a large load) you will know that exhaust gasses are drawn in to the cabin.

demag · Unread post by **demag** » 21 Oct 2004, 05:58

Thanks, lads, the exhaust does seem ok but the tailgate is a bit strange the way it shuts so I'll check it out at the weekend