 Smelly 3.2 Engine, Why does my engine stink of oil? |
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| phillstek |
 May 10 2015, 08:45 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 350 Joined: 19-May 10 From: Byron Bay, Australia Member No.: 11,741 Region Association: None  |
Whenever I drive my car and the engine is at normal operating temp, I can smell oil. Especially when I punch it.
The engine is dry with zero oil leaks and was recently rebuilt from the P's and C's out. It doesn't blow blue smoke or consume excessive oil. If I leave it idling and sniff around the the oil filler cap I can smell the oil quite strongly still and removing the filler I can see an oily mist swirling around the neck. I have a breather and catch can mounted in the trunk. Just wondering if this is a characteristic of 3.2 engines as any of the other sixes I've had in the car never smelt this bad and it really detracts from the pleasure of driving my car. |
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| ConeDodger |
May 10 2015, 08:54 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,580 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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Mine does the same. In fact my whole garage smells of Brad Penn. I think I need a top end rebuild so it could be burning a bit of oil. While it was not yet in the car, between Original Customs and me it was resealed so I doubt there are too many leaks.
I had a 84 911 for a number of years and it didn't smell of oil so I also doubt it is a characteristic... In fact, one of the most popular motors in all 911 history. |
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| SirAndy |
May 10 2015, 08:57 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,625 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I have my "breather" mounted right next to the air intake. That helps getting rid of the oil vapors and smell.
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