The smell revealed...

Dawn · 21st January 2017, 09:41

A couple of times while out in the V6 I have noticed a smell coming in through the heater - obviously something going in the engine bay, but definitely not oil burning.

I popped the bonnet but couldn't see a lot because of the cover, but there was a light mist of something oil coloured on the alternator near the cover.

I wasn't sure if this was related, but I was quite worried because the smell reminded me of another car many years ago that turned out to have head gasket issues.

I did a search on the KV6 and weird engine bay smells, and discovered a post about brittle breathers. Off came the cover this morning to reveal that in two places the connectors are no more, and the pipes are just flapping around aimlessly! It is what I can see blowing on the alternator!

I am so relieved its such a simple fix, and will be ordering the part after I get home from the hospital. it looks really straightforward, so I should be able to do that even while recovering! Well pleased!

Neil1 · 21st January 2017, 09:49

Good for you that you have solved your weird smell.

For a moment I was thinking that you had found a dead critter hiding underneath.

Dawn · 21st January 2017, 10:11

Well, I did have a dead lizard in a suspension arm that time! ��

Neil1 · 21st January 2017, 10:21

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Originally Posted by kitts

Well, I did have a dead lizard in a suspension arm that time! ��

I don't know anything about that, a lizard though, rare creature.

Dawn · 21st January 2017, 10:25

I think the arms are made in India - I ordered a new one and inside all the packaging was a poor little house gheko. He'd done a bit of travelling!

roverbarmy · 21st January 2017, 10:25

I once got back to my car and heard a noise from under the bonnet. It was a kitten that had got itself trapped! I'm glad that I hadn't just driven off or it could have been roasted kitty!

KevF6 · 21st January 2017, 17:08

A photo would be good

gazcaz · 21st January 2017, 17:23

If its the white t piece broken ,i replaced mine with a nice shiny stainless steel one

Dawn · 21st January 2017, 18:15

Yes its the t piece. Its disintegrated. Where did you get the stainless one please, it would be easier! Thanks.

Arctic · 21st January 2017, 18:58

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Originally Posted by kitts

Yes its the t piece. Its disintegrated. Where did you get the stainless one please, it would be easier! Thanks.[/QUOTE

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HI Dawn.
Those breather pipes will also be gunked up with creamy oil, they need a cleaning out now and again with carb cleaner, i do mine about every four months as part of one of my weekend checks on all fluids and tyres etc, also my answer is yes let me know when you are driving again after the OP and the weather a picked up a bit Arctic.

Click the link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZS-ZT-R...kAAOSwQJ5USjZm

Maybe worth a punt but ask best price first he can only say no off eer him £30 or £34.99 including postage
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZS-ZT-R...3D272510026956

21st January 2017, 09:41	#1
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	The smell revealed... A couple of times while out in the V6 I have noticed a smell coming in through the heater - obviously something going in the engine bay, but definitely not oil burning. I popped the bonnet but couldn't see a lot because of the cover, but there was a light mist of something oil coloured on the alternator near the cover. I wasn't sure if this was related, but I was quite worried because the smell reminded me of another car many years ago that turned out to have head gasket issues. I did a search on the KV6 and weird engine bay smells, and discovered a post about brittle breathers. Off came the cover this morning to reveal that in two places the connectors are no more, and the pipes are just flapping around aimlessly! It is what I can see blowing on the alternator! I am so relieved its such a simple fix, and will be ordering the part after I get home from the hospital. it looks really straightforward, so I should be able to do that even while recovering! Well pleased!

21st January 2017, 09:49	#2
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21st January 2017, 10:11	#3
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Well, I did have a dead lizard in a suspension arm that time! ��

21st January 2017, 18:15	#9
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Yes its the t piece. Its disintegrated. Where did you get the stainless one please, it would be easier! Thanks.

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