funny smell and a few other questions??

[stevef182 0]

when i turn on my heater fans sometimes i get a funny smell..i dont know how to describe it really..kinda musty..the car has had the heater matrix replaced a couple of years ago and the heater works just fine on all settings so im kinda stumped as to what it could be? it seems to be stronger when i pull away or accelerate, but as i said it only happens occasionally!

 

also, i cant help but think the car feels a little underpowered..im sure it felt faster when i first bought it..maybe im just getting used to it but i swear it doesnt accelerate as quickly as it used to..there is also a slight misfire i think, and it seems to get worse when warm.. so im thinking the two could be related?

 

any help much appreciated as always!

[gogsboy 0]

On the smell could it be the oil breather, I say this as when my car was in for a test, one of the mechanics pointed out the breather was split and when I said I never noticed a problem, he said you might smell something different inside the car.

 

If it is there, VW sell you the whole part but Ford can sell you an individual part.

[stevef182 0]

On the smell could it be the oil breather, I say this as when my car was in for a test, one of the mechanics pointed out the breather was split and when I said I never noticed a problem, he said you might smell something different inside the car.

 

If it is there, VW sell you the whole part but Ford can sell you an individual part.

 

i will have a look..thanks!

[stevef182 0]

having had a good chat with a mate we came to the conclusion its not misfiring..had a good look/listen earleir and when giving it a few revs in neutral there is a popping coming from the exhaust..like a small backfire...could this be some sort of air/fuel block??? my mates old mk1 used to do a similar thing, and sometimes feel underpowered, and it turned out to be a fuel blockage!

[stevef182 0]

anyone?