Oil Leak?

ahornick · 03-01-2005, 01:13 PM

I have a 1999 2.8 Quattro that's smoking.

My wife has been complaining about a burning smell, so during a transmission filter change I let the car idle and found smoke coming from the left (driver's) side manifold. I know that it is oil from somewhere, but I couldn't tell from where. I noticed that the power steering fluid was a little low, but couldn't tell if it is from it or the valve cover gasket leaking. I do not know if this is a common problem with the 2.8 V6, but thought someone out there might be able to guide me in the proper direction.

Appreciate any and all help.

Andy

sirmeepsalot · 01-04-2007, 02:39 PM

i have the same problem with my audi a4 2.8 i noticed oil on the manifold cover and replaced the valve cover gasket myself. This was two days ago and i still smell a little oil burning on the manifold but im not sure if it is just leftover or what? I also am still leaking from somewhere because i still notice oil on the sway bar and oil pan. My mechanic said something about oil being blown out from somewhere? Anybody?

**T-sport** · 01-04-2007, 02:48 PM

I had a similar problem oil leak on mine and it turned out to be the crankshaft oil seal gasket had perrished...

sirmeepsalot · 01-04-2007, 10:37 PM

you mean the rear main seal?

**docurley** · 01-05-2007, 08:17 AM

Steam clean the engine and then have another look, it may be just the rocker cover seal.

sirmeepsalot · 01-08-2007, 02:09 PM

i just replaced the valve cover gasket myself it is no longer leaking

modset · 01-29-2007, 07:18 PM

hey sirmeepsalot, can you write up a diy on valve cover gasket replacement or point me to one. thanks

sirmeepsalot · 02-02-2007, 09:15 AM

still noticing the buring smell as my car ehats up in the morning, i know it is not the valve cover where else do they leak and get on the manifolds?

getch74 · 02-03-2007, 11:47 PM

i have just bought a 2000 S4. After purchasing the car the first thing I noticed was strong oil smell coming from the vents. I took it to the mechanic. He basically found that both turbos were leaking oil, mostly into the intercoolers. So I ending up replacing both turbos. I have had the car back for couple days and have not smelled the oil smell yet. If it's strong smell I would take it in to get checked out.

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03-01-2005, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
ahornick Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5 Gallery: (0)	I have a 1999 2.8 Quattro that's smoking. My wife has been complaining about a burning smell, so during a transmission filter change I let the car idle and found smoke coming from the left (driver's) side manifold. I know that it is oil from somewhere, but I couldn't tell from where. I noticed that the power steering fluid was a little low, but couldn't tell if it is from it or the valve cover gasket leaking. I do not know if this is a common problem with the 2.8 V6, but thought someone out there might be able to guide me in the proper direction. Appreciate any and all help. Andy

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01-04-2007, 02:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
sirmeepsalot Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 66 Gallery: (0)	i have the same problem with my audi a4 2.8 i noticed oil on the manifold cover and replaced the valve cover gasket myself. This was two days ago and i still smell a little oil burning on the manifold but im not sure if it is just leftover or what? I also am still leaking from somewhere because i still notice oil on the sway bar and oil pan. My mechanic said something about oil being blown out from somewhere? Anybody?

01-04-2007, 10:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
sirmeepsalot Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 66 Gallery: (0)	you mean the rear main seal?

01-08-2007, 02:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
sirmeepsalot Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 66 Gallery: (0)	i just replaced the valve cover gasket myself it is no longer leaking

01-29-2007, 07:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
modset Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5 Gallery: (0)	hey sirmeepsalot, can you write up a diy on valve cover gasket replacement or point me to one. thanks

02-02-2007, 09:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
sirmeepsalot Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 66 Gallery: (0)	still noticing the buring smell as my car ehats up in the morning, i know it is not the valve cover where else do they leak and get on the manifolds?

02-03-2007, 11:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
getch74 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3 Gallery: (0)	i have just bought a 2000 S4. After purchasing the car the first thing I noticed was strong oil smell coming from the vents. I took it to the mechanic. He basically found that both turbos were leaking oil, mostly into the intercoolers. So I ending up replacing both turbos. I have had the car back for couple days and have not smelled the oil smell yet. If it's strong smell I would take it in to get checked out.

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