Raartoot

...this is really getting up my nostrils, literally...
some might remember that I posted something about a funny smell coming through what I assumed my air vents inside My99 |Classic Turbo, well this is not the case anymore, Ive now realised the smell only comes when my windows down, it stinks, or as my 2yr old says "pooo tink"..

I have no pollen filter, Ive changed my air filter, still stinks, My mate was behind me in his car when we were having a rip through the country side and he says he could even smell it in his car, so must be strong when Im putting my foot down. When my windows are done up, there aint a smell, maybe a tiny bit for a minute or so then clears, soon as the window comes down, thats it "pooo tink"

Its doing my head in proper, I have no oil leaks, not loosing massive amounts, just the odd top up now n then but nothing major!!

SOmeone mentioned that I might have an Exhaust leak, but I cant say I have as I have no Blowing....


Can anyone shed any light???

Im having my oil changed on saturday, will that or could that be problem (aint been changed in 5000mls...


come on guys, im sure the experts are waiting to dish out their kind opinions.....

Turbotits

iTrader: (2)

Rocker cover gasget leaking oil onto up-pipe sounds like to me.You wont see oil on the floor as its burnt off on the up-pipe before it gets that far.

richie001

iTrader: (3)

i'm no mechanic but had i similar problem with uk98 classic but the smell was not has bad.wasn't losing to much oil but it was a leaking rocker cover gasket and leaking crank case seal.Smell now gone.
Was told it was a common problem with classic's

muly

yeah i'll agree with the rocker cover gasket, mostly always the drivers side, i'm getting mine done next week

robsw

The Subaru flat four engine has a common fault, caused by the layout of the engine.

The heads are very close to the exhaust manifolds on the underside of the engine, the heat from the manifolds cause the rocker cover gaskets to become worn. The gaskets then leak oil slowly on to the exhaust manifolds, and burns off causing the burning oil smell.

I believe the drivers side rocker gasket is affected most, so have a look at the exhaust manifold adjacent to the offside head, and you should find a dirty oily patch on it. If so then you know what your problem is. Also, if you look carefully under the bonnet when the engine is hot, after a run, you should be able to see smoke rising from the manifold as the oil is burning off.

Regards,

Robin.

Andy S.

my MY99 classis had the same symptons it turned out it was the crank oil seal weeping hardly using any oil at all but all the oil drips on the exhaust ans smells as you little one says "pooo tink"..

Cost a bloody fortune to sort out though as you have to take all the timing belts etc to get to it so I hope it is your rocker gasket

kingofturds

iTrader: (1)

Had the same problem on my old wrx. I now have the smell of seared flesh under the bonnet as some muppet from over the road decided to feel the turbo while i had the bonnet up

richie001

iTrader: (3)

if you don't mind me asking how much mate.

Raartoot

Cheers Guys for the feedback, much appreciated, Gonna get it checked out proper, least I can point the people in the right direction.

Just hope it is the rocker rather than the crank seal

mart360

i had my front crank seal replaced by a very good independant.

£5 for the seal

and it cost £92 all in to do it, oh and that included a new alternator drive belt as well

Mart

funkyspider

Maybe someone who doesnt like you has placed a fish on your engine to slowly rot... Or failing that I'd go for the rocker cover gasket theory too.

ScoobywagonGl

rocker cover gasket I have the same problem ... API sell them quite cheaply ... (cheaper than main dealer anyway)

Raartoot

im quite amazed at the amount of people suffering the same probs!!!

Im due to visit newcastle next week, 400mile round trip for me, will it be safe you reckon??

I cant get the gaskets/seals sorted till 2wks of my mechanic, gotta use him cos he's nice n cheap

De Warrenne

have had this prob for the last 2 years - no need to fix if you keep checking oil

APIDavid

iTrader: (4)

Until the hot oil dripping on the hot exhaust catches fire...................

David APi

Raartoot

..but is yours that bad that you have to keep your window shut???

viperkick

ive had this smelling proplem also before ..

drivers side rocker gasket easy to do your self also takes about 1hr

Raartoot

forgive me for coming across stupid but any chance you could point me in right direction??

ie; pic of engine bay with arrow, Ive been looking but cant quite pin point as there is no sign of trickel anywhere...

Andy S.

I had the timing belts replaced as well and service cost me £500