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Burnt oil smell
Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 7:34 pm
by paulp
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 ?
Re: Burnt oil smell
Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 7:39 pm
by Incognito
It'll be more than likely the rear rocker cover gasket gone. Mines been the same .....for like 13 years
Re: Burnt oil smell
Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 7:41 pm
by paulp
What sort of job is that to do ?, & where am i likely to get a gasket from ?
Re: Burnt oil smell
Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 7:57 pm
by Incognito
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
, 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.
Re: Burnt oil smell
Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 7:59 pm
by paulp
Thanks for the info incognito !
Re: Burnt oil smell
Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 8:03 pm
by simps
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
Re: Burnt oil smell
Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 8:05 pm
by Kit
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
Re: Burnt oil smell
Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 8:07 pm
by paulp
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 ?
Re: Burnt oil smell
Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 8:08 pm
by Incognito
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
Re: Burnt oil smell
Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 8:08 pm
by paulp
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 ?
