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Burnt oil smell

Post by paulp » Tue May 03, 2022 7:34 pm

Hi guys, ( 97 V6 ) this is something i thought i've smelt a couple of times, but then sometimes not, however went over to stamford tonight ( approx 10 miles ) & on the way back there was a definite strong smell of hot oil in the cabin, not a pleasant smell at all !, i couldn't see any smoke behind so presume the engine is not burning it & it runs as sweet as a nut, had a look under the bonnet & there was nothing evident so any ideas would be most welcome ?

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Re: Burnt oil smell

Post by Incognito » Tue May 03, 2022 7:39 pm

It'll be more than likely the rear rocker cover gasket gone. Mines been the same .....for like 13 years :lol:

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Re: Burnt oil smell

Post by paulp » Tue May 03, 2022 7:41 pm

What sort of job is that to do ?, & where am i likely to get a gasket from ?

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Re: Burnt oil smell

Post by Incognito » Tue May 03, 2022 7:57 pm

paulp wrote:
Tue May 03, 2022 7:41 pm
What sort of job is that to do ?, & where am i likely to get a gasket from ?
Gaskets available on ebay or via your local motor factor. Remember , as you'll get told its a Mondeo engine :roll: , its a mazda klde. I've an MX6 number plate if you need that to order parts.
Not a job for the faint hearted but well within the ability of a competent mechanic.

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Re: Burnt oil smell

Post by paulp » Tue May 03, 2022 7:59 pm

Thanks for the info incognito !

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Re: Burnt oil smell

Post by simps » Tue May 03, 2022 8:03 pm

Are you talking Stamford in Rutland? If so I have a guy who did mine in a day, £58 for parts and £150 labour. We are near Sleaford if you are interested, Paul would rather breathe oil fumes 😉

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Re: Burnt oil smell

Post by Kit » Tue May 03, 2022 8:05 pm

The IM has to come of, to remove the rear cam cover.
Don’t forget to use gasket sealer, & don’t tighten down too much, follow the spec.

The front cam cover is more straightforward

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Re: Burnt oil smell

Post by paulp » Tue May 03, 2022 8:07 pm

simps wrote:
Tue May 03, 2022 8:03 pm
Are you talking Stamford in Rutland? If so I have a guy who did mine in a day, £58 for parts and £150 labour. We are near Sleaford if you are interested, Paul would rather breathe oil fumes 😉
Stamford is actually just in Lincs, but yes Simps i live in Oakham, Rutland, & yes, i would be very interested ?

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Re: Burnt oil smell

Post by Incognito » Tue May 03, 2022 8:08 pm

simps wrote:
Tue May 03, 2022 8:03 pm
Are you talking Stamford in Rutland? If so I have a guy who did mine in a day, £58 for parts and £150 labour. We are near Sleaford if you are interested, Paul would rather breathe oil fumes 😉
I love the smell of 5/30 fully synthetic :D

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Re: Burnt oil smell

Post by paulp » Tue May 03, 2022 8:08 pm

Kit wrote:
Tue May 03, 2022 8:05 pm
The IM has to come of, to remove the rear cam cover.
Don’t forget to use gasket sealer, & don’t tighten down too much, follow the spec.

The front cam cover is more straightforward

Kit
So do i gather it's worth doing the front one at the same time ?

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