JAFO
Registered User
What I thought was a slipping belt smell is, I believe, leaking valve cover gaskets. I cleaned the engine and the smell went away for a couple of weeks. Today I smelled it again. Got a good look and I see/smell a little smoke coming from the rear of the engine, below the valve covers. Seems that some oil is dripping to the exhaust manifolds (both sides). Is this a fire hazard? The car isn't losing noticeable amounts of oil, I'd like to be able to put this off for a month or 2 if possible. One side was done 2 years ago, I'm surprised it's at it again.
Motor mounts are ok, so I'm assuming the engine isn't resting on anything that it's contacting.
Motor mounts are ok, so I'm assuming the engine isn't resting on anything that it's contacting.