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Hot oil smell???
« on: 23 October 2011, 16:50:37 »
Hi all, i've started to get a smell of very hot oil when i get out of car, sometimes then waiting at junctions, underside of engine seems damp with oil but none on floor,
Any help greatly welcomed,
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Re: Hot oil smell???
« Reply #1 on: 23 October 2011, 16:52:52 »
most likely the cam cover gaskets, leaking onto the exhaust manifold heat shields  :y
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Re: Hot oil smell???
« Reply #2 on: 23 October 2011, 16:53:57 »
where are you located? Probably camcover gaskets...
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Re: Hot oil smell???
« Reply #3 on: 23 October 2011, 16:55:04 »
mildenhall in suffolk about 30mins from cambridge, is this an easy fix?
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Re: Hot oil smell???
« Reply #4 on: 23 October 2011, 16:55:41 »
Cam covers & easy :) - Fiddly but straightforward
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Re: Hot oil smell???
« Reply #5 on: 23 October 2011, 16:57:52 »
im guessing gen parts are recomended, ill pop to the dealers in the week if i could get a list of parts needed if at all possible
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Re: Hot oil smell???
« Reply #6 on: 23 October 2011, 17:00:43 »
yes for cam covers, check the guide. Could always give AndyC a call just say its cam covers, he will send you all the right stuff  :y
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Re: Hot oil smell???
« Reply #7 on: 23 October 2011, 17:02:23 »
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Re: Hot oil smell???
« Reply #8 on: 23 October 2011, 17:03:00 »
ok, many thanks for replies, ill look for the guide and go from there,
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Re: Hot oil smell???
« Reply #9 on: 23 October 2011, 17:08:36 »
Quote from: Andy H on 23 October 2011, 17:02:23
Excellent OOF maintenance guide here http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90542.0 Replacing V6 Camcover Gaskets (with parts list)
BTW I have never needed to replace the 'inlet bridge to head' gaskets,  'inlet to inlet bridge' gaskets or 'inlet plenum O rings' but if this is the first time you have had the plenum off you may find evidence of previous bodgery..............
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Re: Hot oil smell???
« Reply #10 on: 23 October 2011, 17:10:47 »
plenum has been off twice scince march at a local trusted garage due to thermostat stuck open then the oil cooler cover plate leaking :(
so shouldent need them
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Re: Hot oil smell???
« Reply #11 on: 23 October 2011, 17:15:09 »
Quote from: tunnie on 23 October 2011, 17:00:43
yes for cam covers, check the guide. Could always give AndyC a call just say its cam covers, he will send you all the right stuff  :y

I'll second that suggestion - much easier to give Andy a bell and he'll give you the full kit for a good price :)
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Re: Hot oil smell???
« Reply #12 on: 23 October 2011, 17:17:07 »
is this the same andy that works for drive Vx in bury st edmunds, just down the road from me

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Re: Hot oil smell???
« Reply #13 on: 23 October 2011, 17:17:25 »
Yup
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Re: Hot oil smell???
« Reply #14 on: 23 October 2011, 17:18:56 »
fantastic i may even drop in tomorow scince im not working, :y
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