Brain death imminent

[kaalualu]

Recently my cabin fume level has become so strong that I fear that the few active brain cells left, are in peril.
Windows down, vents open, yet the hazardous gases continue.
My diet is fairly clean, so I can't be the culprit....
My exhaust is exhibiting signs of aging rings/valve guide seals. Blue smoke on acceleration and oil usage, not yet measured, but substantial. At first I thought the exhaust may be creeping in through some rust holes in the bottom of slider, or in through the rear hatch seal, but after checking and sealing both, fumes continue.
Is it possible that fumes are coming from heater box, even though I installed a shut off valve? Where else could fumes find their way in?
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'84 Transporter 16" CLK's/LED's/ AT's/Mansi injectors
'86 Wolfey Weekender Westfalia AT's/otherwise stock
Sold-'82 TinTop Diesel

[kaalualu]

Ken Wilford offered up fuel tank leaking? Combination? It doesn't smell exclusively fuel, but you can't smell carbon monoxide....
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'84 Transporter 16" CLK's/LED's/ AT's/Mansi injectors
'86 Wolfey Weekender Westfalia AT's/otherwise stock
Sold-'82 TinTop Diesel

[Ride-Fly]

Your post had me LMAO!

But yeah, I sort of had the same thing happen with mine. It wasn’t very strong but I got a faint smell of burning smoke every once in awhile. Then it got noticeably stronger. It turned out to be the heater coil. I also have a leak in the fuel line from filler cap (the expansion tank?) to the main tank that causes a fuel smell but that is only when I fill up which isn’t too often. Easy fix but I haven’t gotten around to it partly because I fuel up so rarely.

[kaalualu]

Glad you got my humor. As I slowly creep around town in my 82, fumes take hold and creep becomes a wild slow speed careening, this has got to be illegal.
I did just fill up, and I also have a slight gap around drivers wheel well, so I will check for leakage in those areas, but first, another loop around town...
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'84 Transporter 16" CLK's/LED's/ AT's/Mansi injectors
'86 Wolfey Weekender Westfalia AT's/otherwise stock
Sold-'82 TinTop Diesel

[AZ Landshaper]

I for one am glad your out there on that island and not a local danger. Theres enough local danger already w/o you huff-driving around the old pueblo. Id swear half the vehicles w Sonora plates are suffering the same debacle though. Id imagine the great state of HI has emissions no?
Not gonna be a fun visit there next run around.

Blue smoke?
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[kaalualu]

Most drivers either local or tourists, seem to be extremely distracted here, I have never seen anywhere with the amount of clueless drivers than Hawaii. My issue will demand extensive research, so for now, stay home, where you are safe. I will let you know when fumes have settled and coast is clear.
Luckily, I ride my bike to work!!
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'84 Transporter 16" CLK's/LED's/ AT's/Mansi injectors
'86 Wolfey Weekender Westfalia AT's/otherwise stock
Sold-'82 TinTop Diesel

[kaalualu]

Oh yeah, no emissions in Hawaii.
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'84 Transporter 16" CLK's/LED's/ AT's/Mansi injectors
'86 Wolfey Weekender Westfalia AT's/otherwise stock
Sold-'82 TinTop Diesel

[Abscate]

[jimf909]

[kaalualu]

Hawaii does no emissions check, we only have to pass a general safety inspection. I've only heard of failures due to worn front end/steering joints, or lights. Excessive smoke could be an issue for sure, but would have to be really obvious.
Mine is blue smoke, oil burn. I am the 10th!! owner, no records came with vehicle, head has been replaced. After IP was replaced with Giles high performance pump, new WP and timing belt, all installed by Jeff Hogue and J Charlton while visiting here, van started running a bit warmer. I changed o.g. radiator, needle still sits a little higher than before but doesn't over heat. Engine started using oil a while after all these changes. I've pulled the injectors but havent had them tested, I'm starting to think that could be an issue. Also, my tailpipe is short, and points straight back. Van runs great other than burning oil.
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'84 Transporter 16" CLK's/LED's/ AT's/Mansi injectors
'86 Wolfey Weekender Westfalia AT's/otherwise stock
Sold-'82 TinTop Diesel

[kaalualu]

As far as the tank seal, I will tackle that in the near future, couldn't hurt and very well may be one source of fumes.
I was wondering if my injectors could be causing excessive oil burn/fumes/smoke? Especially since IP was upgraded...
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'84 Transporter 16" CLK's/LED's/ AT's/Mansi injectors
'86 Wolfey Weekender Westfalia AT's/otherwise stock
Sold-'82 TinTop Diesel

[Steve M.]

Get rid of your air heat system and put an oil cooler up front or under the rear bench seat with a fan and enjoy hot oil heat. if you use good quality hose and AN flared fitting you should not have any leaks to worry about.

Did this in my 68' Westy and worked well enough to defrost the windshield and me.
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[kaalualu]

No that sounds right, where do I start to eliminate air heat?
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'84 Transporter 16" CLK's/LED's/ AT's/Mansi injectors
'86 Wolfey Weekender Westfalia AT's/otherwise stock
Sold-'82 TinTop Diesel

[Steve M.]

[kaalualu]

Heat isn't needed here, so completely blocking will be my plan. I have no idea how old exhaust is, it's not exhibiting excessive rust or become any louder. It may be time for an engine upgrade, but I would like to run this one for while longer. My weekend starts tomorrow, time to lift it and see what's going on under there.
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'84 Transporter 16" CLK's/LED's/ AT's/Mansi injectors
'86 Wolfey Weekender Westfalia AT's/otherwise stock
Sold-'82 TinTop Diesel