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frankee

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exhaust/oil smell
« on: 06 May 2010, 14:28:17 »

just trying to get thro some of my cars probs, but there is a stronge exhaust/oil smell when stationary, cant see any leaks on exhaust or oil leaks on heads and pollen filter is changed last week.
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Re: exhaust/oil smell
« Reply #1 on: 06 May 2010, 16:39:59 »

your best bet is to get the car up on ramps and have a look :y
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Re: exhaust/oil smell
« Reply #2 on: 06 May 2010, 16:50:41 »

mine stunk after a run when the cam cover gaskets were leaking
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Re: exhaust/oil smell
« Reply #3 on: 06 May 2010, 19:18:51 »

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mine stunk after a run when the cam cover gaskets were leaking

That's the most likely cause, check the plug wells for oil :y
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Re: exhaust/oil smell
« Reply #4 on: 07 May 2010, 21:41:27 »

if all else fails check oil cooler thats what the problem with mine was oil runs down the back of the engine and finds itself on the down pipe and burns
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Re: exhaust/oil smell
« Reply #5 on: 08 May 2010, 14:27:48 »

 i aggree. :y
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