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Old 07-06-2007, 12:24 PM
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Default Still have a burning oil smell when stationary. Did the Cam Tensioner Seals, Valve Cover Gasket...

Have had the belly pan off for a while. Don't see any spots on the ground.

Any other thoughts on what it might be ?
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Default Smell inside the car?

Check that the rubber seal at the rear of the hood lid is in place, and then buy the Bosch activated carbon cabin filter. Worked for me, and more practical then fixing the tiniest oil leaks.
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Default Meh ... Band-aids

Already did the carbon filter upgrade and checked the seal
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Prop shaft seal at the back of the transmission. Leaks. Drips onto the exhaust.
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Default There is also a Cam Plug on the back of the head.

It also sits just over the Drivers Side exhaust manifold. I usually replace with a top end reseal but not everyone does it. I have seen them push out due to excessive PCV pressure, usually the root cause of the leak anyway. Did you replace your breather tube??? If not resealing the top end (Valve Covers, Cam Seals, Tensioner Gaskets), will force the pressurized oil to find the next weakest seal, again usually that plug, however I have seen the heads leak at the sealing ***** pressed in from the factory. only in rare occasions though. Hope this helps.
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Did you do your suction pump?




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