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MG MGF Technical - Exhaust fumes

Yesterday, Saturday I took part in the MGFest 07 road run. Brilliant Tim! Although in my home vicinity I still saw some countryside for the first time! The only thing that marred my enjoyment was exhaust fumes. I have an MGF but with the windows and windstop up fumes were being drawn over the boot into the cockpit. With the windows down - no problem. My exhaust is a stainless SP Performance which protrudes to the rear no more than many others I noticed at the MGFest. Does anyone else out there suffer from this or has someone else suffered and discovered a remedy? If not can anyone advise of a possible remedy?
Thanks in anticipation!
Geoff Smart

PS. I do have a front splitter! Could this be a factor?
Geoff Smart

That's on odd one, I suppose if the manifold or downpipes were leaking it could be sucking air out of the boot vents and forwards - does it "chuff" at all when cold?
Tony

Hi Tony, No leaks on either manifold or exhaust.
Geoff Smart

Are you sure it is exhaust fumes as they tend not to smell anymore except when cold? It might be a breather hose off somewhere instead?
Tony

Since my days as an apprentice in the late 60s I have never been afraid to ask stupid questions, they are easier to deal with than stupid mistakes, so here goes.....

Was it the car in front?

Adam
A. H. Price

Thanks Adam. I'm afraid not. I only wish it was that simple!
Geoff.S
Geoff Smart

This thread was discussed between 05/08/2007 and 06/08/2007

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