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(Message started by: exucasvu on Mar 18^th, 2013, 3:41pm)

Title: Engine oil smell through air blower
Post by exucasvu on Mar 18^th, 2013, 3:41pm

Just got the Ultima back after some major work, including replacing the the cat converter and exhaust manifold gasket. There is a distinct what I can only describe as a hot engine oil smell coming through the heater vents into the car particularly noticeable when the blower is working. It is not unbearably smelly but I am sure it should not be there! Has anyone any advice as to where to start looking for the source? :(

Title: Re: Engine oil smell through air blower
Post by Tompion on Mar 18^th, 2013, 3:49pm

Are the 2 X 90 degree hoses still in place that the aircon drain valves fit into:
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/acdrain.htm

Title: Re: Engine oil smell through air blower
Post by exucasvu on Mar 19^th, 2013, 7:21am

Thanks Tompion I will have a look.

Title: Re: Engine oil smell through air blower
Post by Snoopy on Mar 19^th, 2013, 7:54am

Some one has had oily hands all over the exhaust system and is still burning off.

Title: Re: Engine oil smell through air blower
Post by Glyn on Mar 19^th, 2013, 10:40pm

Had similar problem with my 12v (and previously with a Sierra 2.9 4x4.) In both cases the rocker cover gaskets were leaking oil on to the block and then to the exhaust-cured with new gaskets.