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Re: My '86 22RE exhaust smells like gunpowder(?)
KaiS. wrote:[color=blue]
> '86 4Runner, 22RE, 180Kmi.
>
> Under acceleration with the tailgate window open, I get a strong whiff
> of sulfer(?) that smells like the shooting range. I did lose the
> tailpipe aft of the muffler a few months ago, which resides just above
> the axle, but WTF?
>
> A year or so prior to the exhaust failure/loss, I replaced the plugs,
> wires, cap, and rotor, and checked the timing per the Toyota manual.
> Passed Wisconsin emissions prior to tail pipe ejection and tail pipe
> loss and never noticed sulfer odor.
>
> Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.[/color]
Usually when the tailpipe is intact, all the fumes exit to the rear of the
vehicle. If part of the tailpipe is missing then fumes can and will enter
the bed under a shell, or enter the rear window at the back of the cab.
You've gotten some good advice on the cause of the smell, but don't forget
there is carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and etc., which can kill you. I
suggest you get the tailpipe fixed immediately.
HTH, Dave
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