[bigbot45]

I have an '01 GTI VR6. It's exhaust really stinks of sulfer.

The computer has no fault codes and I've noticed no performance problems with the car. The smell seemed to start after I had the gauge cluster replaced with the euro sport model. I don't know whether the tech may have programmed the car wrong or it is a coincidence. Anyone have experience with this problem on the car? It is completely stock. - And geez it reeks!!

 

[Cooper]

Re: Awful Sulfer Smell From VR6 - help!! (bigbot45)

How long have you had the smell for? A strong sulfur smell is generally attributed to gasoline. If it is a new odor, or if you have been buying gas from the same place, try another station for a couple of tankfuls.

 

[phatvr6]

Re: Awful Sulfer Smell From VR6 - help!! (bigbot45)

Sulphur smells would indicate a problem with the CAT. Is it cracked?

 

[JimmPTL]

Re: Awful Sulfer Smell From VR6 - help!! (phatvr6)

Might be ur o2 sensor. i was runnin real rich with my o2 so therefor the cat was workin real hard.

 

[vwtechnician]

Re: Awful Sulfer Smell From VR6 - help!! (JimmPTL)

Catalytic converter. Take yor car out on the highway and let it get to a good operating temp. So the cat can burn off the excess hydrocarbons.

 

[[email protected]]

Re: Awful Sulfer Smell From VR6 - help!! (vwtechnician)

AKA the Italian tune-up.
Also if you drive around town a lot the cat may be clogged. Can't imagine it would be that way yet. The way you can tell is drive it around for a bit at dusk. See if it glows at all.
Also, on the VR6 for some reason I have smelt this before. Seems to be sort of across the board occurance w/VW's for whatever reason.

 

[BiH]

Re: Awful Sulfer Smell From VR6 - help!! ([email protected])

Mine does it, and does a friends VR6 too. It's like a dog, they leave they scent everywhere to mark the teritory.

 

[evi1gtiguy]

Re: Awful Sulfer Smell From VR6 - help!! (NightRyder97)

hahaah

tru!