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| 05-30-2016, 02:54 PM | #1 |
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Burning smell coming through vents at idle
Hi All,
I've noticed recently that after driving for 20 or so minutes if I stop at a light, a burning/oil smell comes into the cabin through the HVAC system. Has anyone had this before? I think it might be the valve cover gasket but I'm not losing oil according to the oil indicator... Thanks!
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| 05-30-2016, 03:45 PM | #2 |
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I had this when my VCG was leaking oil into the little 'cups' on either side of FI's. Replaced the gasket, cleaned the oil, smell is gone.
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| 05-30-2016, 04:55 PM | #3 |
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You may very well have a VCG leak and the oil is dripping onto the exhaust, which you are then smelling - just a few drops is all you need dripping on that hot exhaust for this burning oil smell.
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