davidclc180k
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Hi Guys, Can anyone please advise?
Only recently bought this car with 55k on the clock. Apparently it's due a Service B in 8,600 miles according to the display.
My problem is that on stopping at lights, or pulling up at home, there is a very strong smell of burning oil through the vents. On lifting the bonnet, there is "some" blue smoke coming from near the manifold down pipe (I.e. To the left hand side as you face the engine). The smoke is not there all the time....just occasional small puffs as if a drop of oil is dripping now and then and burning off. I can't see further without ramps.
I cannot see any visible leaks from the cylinder gasket or head, so am assuming it must be from lower down. Otherwise the engine is very clean.
Anyone got any ideas please? Any advice much appreciated. Thanks.
Only recently bought this car with 55k on the clock. Apparently it's due a Service B in 8,600 miles according to the display.
My problem is that on stopping at lights, or pulling up at home, there is a very strong smell of burning oil through the vents. On lifting the bonnet, there is "some" blue smoke coming from near the manifold down pipe (I.e. To the left hand side as you face the engine). The smoke is not there all the time....just occasional small puffs as if a drop of oil is dripping now and then and burning off. I can't see further without ramps.
I cannot see any visible leaks from the cylinder gasket or head, so am assuming it must be from lower down. Otherwise the engine is very clean.
Anyone got any ideas please? Any advice much appreciated. Thanks.
