musantemike

I'm not positive which gasket is leaking, but im getting a burning smell through my A/C when I stop at lights. With the holidays coming up I would ideally like to push this expense off a couple months. What do I have to worry about or what should I keep my eye out for?

Thanks in advance,

Michael

lyleswk

If it's oil smell, could be numerous things; leaky valve cover is near the top of the list, but you should be able to look around and see where the engine is tacky and thus where the leak / seep is. I know I have one on my oil cooler. Generally, delaying fixing is not an issue if it isn't leaking a bunch and you can stand the smell.

If it's electrical (plastic smell), well you will know soon enough if you can wait when something stops working.

ECS Tuning-Audi

I think it would be safe to say it's your valve cover gasket.

Once the gasket goes oil likes the seep out the sides and run down the side of the head on to the exhaust manifold.

Obviously this manifold gets extremely hot so oil will burn right off it. This creates smoke and since the intake for the climate control is right on the same side near the fire wall it often gets pulled into the vents and expelled into the cabin.

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Jason

musantemike

I also read this could be the cam tens. gasket. Thoughts?

ECS Tuning-Audi

It's also possible. You need to replace the valve cover gasket any way if you chant the CCT gasket since you need to remove the valve cover obviously.

We have CCT gaskets available too, they are also inexpensive.

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Jason

musantemike

I believe I changed the valve gasket about 30k miles ago. Would it make sense that it is again leaking?

ECS Tuning-Audi

If you didn't use sealant on the corners and around the "half moon" section of it absolutely!

Jason