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The air inlet to the system from the outside the drain hole are normally inside the front guards.
They get blocked with leaves and dirt that finds it way through the vents up at the windscreen.
Cause more rust than stink, but sometimes rotting plant life does stink.
Sorry not much help mate, ask at a panel shop they may be able to point you in the right direction.