The smell!

[GeneralPatton]

Okay so now that jeep 1 is back together I need to deal with some of the leaks. I believe this is causing the horrible smell in the cabin when on fresh air, but a question remains.

If the fresh air inlets are external of the engine (like on every car made) why would something internal to the engine bay have that much impact to the cabin air?

 

[profdlp]

I know I'm not really answering your question, but have you cleaned the return air grille behind the glove compartment? You might have enough leftover funkiness going on in there to cause the problem without it actually coming in from the outside.

 

[GeneralPatton]

I know I'm not really answering your question, but have you cleaned the return air grille behind the glove compartment? You might have enough leftover funkiness going on in there to cause the problem without it actually coming in from the outside.

I have not! I will start with that big thanks!

 

[LibertyTC]

I know I'm not really answering your question, but have you cleaned the return air grille behind the glove compartment? You might have enough leftover funkiness going on in there to cause the problem without it actually coming in from the outside.

See post 3 & 4 for Prof's behind the glove box screen Link: http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f196/ac-recirculate-setting-issue-not-blowing-hard-51738/

So what leaks? Is it a moldy smell or oil burning or coolant or?
Below the windshield with pull up plastic pin type clips, remove the cowling disconnect washer fluid line, bend it & remove it.
Here you can vacuum the air intake screen, & post a picture of what's collecting in your screen !
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You could even spray past screen with some smell good febreeze or a pro type product like End Bac Spray Disinfectant.

 

[GeneralPatton]

See post 3 & 4 for Prof's behind the glove box screen Link: http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f196/ac-recirculate-setting-issue-not-blowing-hard-51738/

So what leaks? Is it a moldy smell or oil burning or coolant or?
Below the windshield with pull up plastic pin type clips, remove the cowling disconnect washer fluid line, bend it & remove it.
Here you can vacuum the air intake screen, & post a picture of what's collecting in your screen !
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You could even spray past screen with some smell good febreeze or a pro type product like End Bac Spray Disinfectant.

Thanks I'll do that too!


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[TwoBobsKJ]

Okay so now that jeep 1 is back together I need to deal with some of the leaks. I believe this is causing the horrible smell in the cabin when on fresh air, but a question remains.

If the fresh air inlets are external of the engine (like on every car made) why would something internal to the engine bay have that much impact to the cabin air?

If the right/passenger valve cover gasket is leaking, the oil will drop on the catalytic converter and burn off. The smoke rises and is sucked into the fresh air intake and gives you that glorious smell. If it is a valve cover leak you'll notice the burning oil smell at stop lights especially.

Bob

 

[GeneralPatton]

If the right/passenger valve cover gasket is leaking, the oil will drop on the catalytic converter and burn off. The smoke rises and is sucked into the fresh air intake and gives you that glorious smell. If it is a valve cover leak you'll notice the burning oil smell at stop lights especially.



Bob

I'm thinking it's the leak, glove box vent was cleaned. Will try the other tomorrow.

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[Jbergun]

Oooo that smell cant you smell that smell. If its oil thats probably it. If its stale moldy something got wet and didnt dry quick enough.

 

[JeepinJarhead03]

if it smells like melting candles, very waxy and kinda noxious, its probably your blower motor resistor

 

[GeneralPatton]

if it smells like melting candles, very waxy and kinda noxious, its probably your blower motor resistor

Blower motor resistor?

Looks like its behind the glove box. How could that cause the smell? Jw

 

[HoosierJeeper]

What ever goes bad it in it, gets warm I assume and that's what it does when it dies and it's right by that air intake screen.

 

[GeneralPatton]

What ever goes bad it in it, gets warm I assume and that's what it does when it dies and it's right by that air intake screen.

Thanks!