something burning towards rear of 2.8 engine

RobMorgan · 02-17-2008, 10:36 AM

as i pulled up at local swimming baths today, i poked my head out of the window whilst parking, as i dodnt want to kurb my alloys

whilst looking, i noticed a little bit of smoke coming from the wheel arch!
when i got it straight, i popped the bonnet, and i could see a little smoke coming from behind the air box
could someone suggest what this is from?

water level and oil levels are ok
there is a slight wine moise whilst driving, but i think that is coming from the from the cam belt area

konzeptaudi · 03-27-2008, 07:06 PM

I have also had this issue. After installing a intake on my A4 I noticed the same thing, In my case I noticed a valve that I must have knocked loose installing the intake. It was like a PCV valve I really didnt look that close but I just pushed it back in. No further problems at this time.

RobMorgan · 03-29-2008, 03:57 PM

ok, thanks
under my bonnet is totally standard, but i'll take a look incase something is loose

**mandoh** · 03-31-2008, 09:55 PM

you might also want to check the valve cover gasket b/c they're prone to this issue.happened to my 2.8l all the time

lordoftherings · 07-22-2008, 01:31 AM

could be an oil leak

RobMorgan · 07-22-2008, 02:01 PM

the probems seems to have gone now
not had any troube with it since

lordoftherings · 07-22-2008, 10:20 PM

odd, maybe you ran over a plastic bag that melted on your exhaust or something

02-17-2008, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
RobMorgan Full Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: wrexham Posts: 99 Gallery: (0)	something burning towards rear of 2.8 engine as i pulled up at local swimming baths today, i poked my head out of the window whilst parking, as i dodnt want to kurb my alloys whilst looking, i noticed a little bit of smoke coming from the wheel arch! when i got it straight, i popped the bonnet, and i could see a little smoke coming from behind the air box could someone suggest what this is from? water level and oil levels are ok there is a slight wine moise whilst driving, but i think that is coming from the from the cam belt area

03-31-2008, 09:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
mandoh Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 474 Gallery: (0)	you might also want to check the valve cover gasket b/c they're prone to this issue.happened to my 2.8l all the time __________________ Its Better To Lead Than To Follow!!!! 1998 Audi A4 2.8l 30valve=SOLD mods-2.75in. milltek cat/bac exhaust,power adder short-ram intake,Giac ecu flash(awetunning),5%tint rear half,blacked out halo headlights 2007 WR Blue Subaru Wrx Sti mods- 3in.catless T/B exhaust,(invidia g200 cat-bac,v2catless D/P),COBB AP tune on 93oct,18x8.5 gunmetal work emotion cr's,blacked out headlights

07-22-2008, 01:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
lordoftherings Full Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 130 Gallery: (4)	could be an oil leak __________________ "If you feel like you're in control, you're not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

07-22-2008, 10:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
lordoftherings Full Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 130 Gallery: (4)	odd, maybe you ran over a plastic bag that melted on your exhaust or something __________________ "If you feel like you're in control, you're not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

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03-27-2008, 07:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
konzeptaudi Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 4 Gallery: (2)	I have also had this issue. After installing a intake on my A4 I noticed the same thing, In my case I noticed a valve that I must have knocked loose installing the intake. It was like a PCV valve I really didnt look that close but I just pushed it back in. No further problems at this time.

03-29-2008, 03:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
RobMorgan Full Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: wrexham Posts: 99 Gallery: (0)	ok, thanks under my bonnet is totally standard, but i'll take a look incase something is loose

07-22-2008, 02:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
RobMorgan Full Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: wrexham Posts: 99 Gallery: (0)	the probems seems to have gone now not had any troube with it since

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