Still getting oil burning off.
12-01-2008, 05:51 AM
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Still getting oil burning off.
So I changed the valve cover gaskets on my 2.8 avant a good 600-700 miles ago. I checked a few days ago and no more oil burn off. And oil was right at the top of the dip stick. But then yesterday, I noticed the smell of oil in the cabin. Sure enough I see oil burning off directly behind the passenger bank of cylinders.
Cam Adjuster Seals?
Cam Adjuster Seals?
12-01-2008, 07:03 AM
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so those cam adjust seals can cause smoke from behind the passenger cyl?
also, is this the article to change them.
Can I re-use my VCGs that I just put in there when I open it up again?<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1650707.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1650707.phtml</a</li></ul>
Can I re-use my VCGs that I just put in there when I open it up again?<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1650707.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1650707.phtml</a</li></ul>
12-01-2008, 07:57 AM
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That is the most common symptom. Your write up shows half the job.
If the Bank 1 seal is leaking, the bank 2 seal is leaking too, most likely. I'd do both.
I am not a huge fan of reusing gaskets, but I might consider it in this case.
I am not a huge fan of reusing gaskets, but I might consider it in this case.
12-01-2008, 01:19 PM
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Are your PCV breather hoses cracked?
My passenger side hose cracked and I started to smell oil in the cabin at idle, and you could see a small amount of smoke whisping out of it. Since I already had some upgraded ones on the way, I just taped it up with electrical tape and it worked just fine.
12-01-2008, 09:32 PM
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Oh right, you've got a 30v...
On my 12v they go from the back of the valve covers to the intake plenum/silencer deal. But If it's the brittle cheapo plastic tube then ya, that's the one.
First time it was smoking because it was broken, then when replacing it I didn't click it down all the way so it was still leaking a little.
First time it was smoking because it was broken, then when replacing it I didn't click it down all the way so it was still leaking a little.
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