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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: frankee on 06 May 2010, 14:28:17

Title: exhaust/oil smell
Post by: frankee 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.

Title: Re: exhaust/oil smell
Post by: hoofing it on 06 May 2010, 16:39:59

your best bet is to get the car up on ramps and have a look :y

Title: Re: exhaust/oil smell
Post by: henryd on 06 May 2010, 16:50:41

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

Title: Re: exhaust/oil smell
Post by: Welung666 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

Title: Re: exhaust/oil smell
Post by: dave10 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

Title: Re: exhaust/oil smell
Post by: biggriffin on 08 May 2010, 14:27:48

 i aggree. :y

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