Fiat Punto exhaust fumes coming through air vents

Car: Fiat Punto
Variant: 1.2 active sport
Model Year: 2004
Categories: Engine & Drivetrain
there is exhaust fumes getting through to the cabin through the air vents, i also have to fill the water up every two days, it seems like the water is not circulating around engine properly, not sure what problem i though. can you help please?
Posted: Mar 19, 2010 (14 years ago)
If the car is losing water you will have to see what is causing leak . If you can't see leak , a pressure test on cooling system should show cause .It could be something simple or a major fault like head gasket . The exhaust fumes again will have to be checked out . Could be exhaust or gasket .If the car is overheating due to water loss , you may have a knacked thermostat also.
Posted Mar 19, 2010 (14 years ago)
are u sure the fumes are exhaust.sounds like water/coolant leak on hot engine or aleaking heater matrix letting fumes in to the vents. if u disconnect the hoses from the heater rad and join them together refil with water this will eliminate the matrix.hope this helps.
Posted Mar 19, 2010 (14 years ago)

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