Hello there,
New owner here, just purchased a lime green t25 1981.
at the risk of getting laughed off the forum on my 1st post is the smell of engine and fumes inside a normal part of the experience?
just want to get an idea of general views on this before I poison myself into a happy blank faced sleep....
Fumes noobie
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Stesaw
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Re: Fumes noobie
Not really no, (at least for me) if it's petrol fumes you can smell.. check your fuel tank / pipes and breathers to make sure they are OK.
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Re: Fumes noobie
If it's burning oil smell & you have air cooled it may be ready for new push rod tubes.
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Re: Fumes noobie
Air cooled? Might have leaky/rusty heat exchangers ( that feed the cabin heater)
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Re: Fumes noobie
Thanks for the replies!!