Antione Crawford

I've just replaced the PCV, both Valve Cover Gaskets, oil, filters, and some vacuum lines with aftermarket ones. I'm basically renewing under the hood. But I am currently getting white smoke underneath the engine on the drivers side, underneath the Cylinder 6 area. Is this where the Camshaft Gasket/half moon is located?

I was told the '05 3.2 model didn't have the half moon which I know is prone to warping/degrading over time, but didn't believe the comment of it not having half moons at all since they do on nearly every Audi model. I've posted pics and would GREATLY appreciate any assistance ☺

Antione Crawford

And its not at that exact location I circled, but more underneath the engine. Thank you once again!

Hamstee2000

Did you ever find out what it was i have the same exact problem

rongee1414

I have the same issues as well. Were you able to figure the problem?

Phillip Wesley-Brown

Hi Antione. I hope you found out what this was as I have exactly the same issue and both rocker cover gaskets have been replaced, Did you find a solution?

Thanks in advance

rongee1414

Yes, I did! After looking carefully in the hood and not finding anything. I took the car to a mechanic to get a second opinion. In my case, it was nothing more than oil in the exhaust pipe. From his point of view, once the gasket cover is damaged, there is a big possibility that oil can find its way in the exhaust pipe(center of gravity). So he flushed the exhaust and put a dye to clean it. I think there are some videos on YouTube that shows the procedure. Just note that, after you flush the exhaust, you might still see a bit of smoke(less than before). If that's the case, just drive your car for a while and it will stop. I imagine, that if you don't do a flush. Eventually, the oil will dry out. But boy, that smoke is toxic. I hope this help. So first, check thoroughly, that you placed the new gasket correctly. If the smoke comes from the bottom just like the picture above. Chances are some oil may be in your exhaust system. Hope this help! Let me know if that works for you. Just to make sure, that was my case. Every case is different. But something tells me that we may have experienced the same scenario.

Phillip Wesley-Brown

Thanks for this. In my case, oil is definitely leaking from the rear, just beside amd slightly below the last screw which holds down the cover. Looks like there's a leak which slowly leaks.

I cam actually see the oil line. But its hard to say whether its from the new gasket. I had them replaced professionally by a trusted mechanic, but perhaps there was something misaligned.

Thanks for your repky though.

rongee1414

After I installed the new gasket, I cleaned wherever I could see oil stains. I used a telescoping mirror to look around the shape of the (gasket) cover, to insure the gasket was not kinked. I torqued mine to 7LBS. My advice to you, is before you proceed, try to clean up the area as best as you can. I also forgot to mention that when I removed the old gasket, the spark plug wells were filled with engine oil. I had to clean that up very well and replace it with new spark plugs. I am sure you are pretty close to solving this. Good luck!

rongee1414

I missed the part that you mentioned it was installed by a professional mechanic. With that in mind. I am willing to bet that you may have some oil residue in the engine bay or in the exhaust. If the gasket cover is properly installed. It should go away with time. But again, that smoke is toxic. In my opinion, the mechanic should clean that up.