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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: medsey on 14 January 2010, 18:12:58

Title: smell in car like oil/tar
Post by: medsey on 14 January 2010, 18:12:58

i have a oily smell inside the car, v6 2.5 omega , on investigation i have what looks like a creamy sludge under the oil cap, does this mean my head gasket has blown although the oil on the dip stick looks good and the coolant is stiil high, or is there another reason
 cheers medsey

Title: Re: smell in car like oil/tar
Post by: Jimbob on 14 January 2010, 18:25:04

mayo on the cap is normal, just condensation mixing with oil.

as long as coolant is just coolant not sludge, and dipstick clear, then dont worry.

the cap will clear with longer hot journeys.

short cold ones cause it, especially in this cold weather.

Title: Re: smell in car like oil/tar
Post by: dbr on 14 January 2010, 18:32:49

rocker oil leak on to exhaust manifold. Mine was drivers side.
Lift bonnet after a run and see if smoke rising and have a smell.

Title: Re: smell in car like oil/tar
Post by: albitz on 14 January 2010, 18:33:08

Oily smell is probably leaking camcover gaskets,replace with genuine Vauxhall items and clean breathers to prevent it re occurring. :y

Title: Re: smell in car like oil/tar
Post by: dbr on 14 January 2010, 18:35:18

camcovers a more modern description :)