Exhausting and gas fumes

[crdnblu]

Consider this:  Before replacing the seal, check the fit of the trunk lid, looking for a high/low side, and try moving the latch receiver to assure a more snug fit.

[enjenjo]

You might look at installing some of this   https://www.mcmaster.com/#weather-seals/=1abw4hn  on the deck lid where the original type seal contacts the lid. Cheap and easy, self adhesive.  3/8" wide and 7/32" high

[WZ JUNK]

You might look at installing some of this   https://www.mcmaster.com/#weather-seals/=1abw4hn  on the deck lid where the original type seal contacts the lid. Cheap and easy, self adhesive.  3/8" wide and 7/32" high

That is just the kind of seal I was going to look for.  Thanks.

John

[kb426]

John, I use that often. It's way less money than many of the comparable products on the market.

[enjenjo]

Sent you a PM John.

[sirstude]

My Impala has the same issue, because the back of the car is not exactly correct.  At some point in the past it was hit in the rear and the panel between the fender caps was replaced.  I finally put some glue on weather stripping on top of the reproduction weather seal.  Then when I insulated the car I covered the entire area behind the seat and the rear deck with one piece of foil type insulation.  Don't smell the exhaust anymore.

[58 Yeoman]

Must be a GM thing. My 58 wagon also gets the smell, but the pipes do exit the rear instead of the side. I've debated on changing it to the sides. I applied all new w/s to the tailgate and lift gate years ago. I only drive it in the summer, so I've been using those great fresh air vents under the dash. I guess that's what has kept me from getting my butt in gear to fix the problem.

[WZ JUNK]

I took my 65 year old exhaust gas leak detector for a ride in the car this afternoon.  I bribed her with an ice cream cone.  She says the exhaust odor is gone.  Good enough for me.  The additional trunk gasket from McMaster Carr must have done the trick.

Thanks for the help.

John

[kb426]

" 65 year old exhaust gas leak detector" I like that, probably better than she does.

[UGLY OLDS]

WOW   :!:  :!:   I don't believe he said that so close to Christmas.....^^^^^  

 Hopefully John has a use for coal......  

Bob...

[Bruce Dorsi]

" 65 year old exhaust gas leak detector" I like that, probably better than she does.

At least he didn't say "65 year old gas leaker."

[UGLY OLDS]

" 65 year old exhaust gas leak detector" I like that, probably better than she does.

At least he didn't say "65 year old gas leaker."

I see where this is going ......Santa just ordered 2 more tons ....  :oops:

Bob..