That is a good possibility.It also could be running lean and causing it to smell that way.If it starts running poorly or wont accelerate then you will have to replace it.
Need 2 find out why IT's running Rich.
most likely your catalytic converter
The sulpher smell comes from the interior of the catalytic converter on the exhaust line. The collision with the snow bank loosened some of the liner. You will have to replace the converter to get rid of the smell. http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=S001&UserAction=viewSimpleDiagInfo&Parameters=info
Probably two problems. The smoke is most likely oil from an engine problem. The sulfur is the catalytic converter bad. The oil plugs the converter making it run hotter and putting out more sulfur dioxide.
clogged catalytic converter Agreed.......the smell of rotten eggs is an indication you have a problem with your cataltic converter
The sulfur smell is the catalytic converter. There will always be some smell of sulfur. The converter changes the carbon monoxide in the exhaust to sulfur dioxide. Strong sulfur smell may be an indication the converter needs to be changed. This can also be a symptom of a leaking battery. We had a battery crack, and the sulfur smell was almost overpowering for a couple of days. Even after it was replaced, the smell lingered for a bit.
more than likely your catalytic converter is plugged
sounds like a bad catalytic converter they produce a sulfur like smell when they get plugged up
It is part of the exhaust system. It can be anywhere between the exhaust manifold and the muffler. It is usually half way between the manifold and the muffler. Some cars have two. The purpose of the converter is to change the carbon monoxide in the exhaust to sulfur dioxide. Carbon monoxide is a greenhouse gas and sulfur dioxide is not.
You can tell if the catalytic converter on your 1990 Lexus LS 400 is bad by noticing a few signs. Common symptoms include a significant drop in engine performance, a strong sulfur smell, or a decrease in fuel efficiency. Additionally, if the check engine light comes on, it may indicate issues with the catalytic converter. You can also perform a heat test, checking if the converter is excessively hot on the inlet side compared to the outlet side, which can indicate a blockage.
Bad catalytic converter. It won't throw a code. Replace the plugs/wires, too. You probably had a bad plug or two and it fouled up the cat over time.
The catalytic converter. They all smell, really strong may sujgest that it is going bad and needs to be replaced. Converters change the carbon monoxide to sulfur dioxide the rotton egg is the sulfur.
To check the catalytic converter on a 2003 Kia Spectra, you can look for signs of physical damage, such as dents or rust. Additionally, listen for unusual noises, like rattling, which may indicate internal failure. A diagnostic tool can be used to check for error codes related to the emissions system. If you notice decreased engine performance or a strong sulfur smell, it may also indicate a problem with the catalytic converter.