Oil Smell and Smoke

[Brucelee]

That's good news.

Originally Posted by bigislandboxster

A little late on this one, but I am getting my cam cover leak taken care of right now, tomorrow I'll get the car back. Never noticed any loss of oil, but occasionally a little burn smell. My outside warranty is covering everything, so I'm glad I got it after all...and I still have 2 years left on it! I'll see what the charge is on it tho tomorrow.....I believe its at least a 4 hour job if not longer...

[bigislandboxster]

Yes Bruce it is ......Its been a pleasure to deal with a REAL Porsche dealership, Westmont has been great with everything, and I highly recommend them. Their prices are good, their service has been great, they kind of laugh when I come in I've been there a LOT in the last few months. I've been there so much, they probably think I'm crazy or something.....So anybody in the Chicagoland area, check these guys out, they're good people!

[bigislandboxster]

Got the car back, and all is well now .....

This is a labor intensive job....Looks like about 10 hours to do. Lots of stuff to remove and install to get at them, such as:
Center and rear underbody panels
Front engine mounts
Both exhaust manifolds

Parts replaced:
New sealant
Rubber O Rings(12)
Cylinder head covers (2)
Oil return pipes (6)
Crankcase sleeve
Cam plugs (6)
Cylinder head cup seal

Pretty involved job, not one for any average joe to take on!

Not a cheap job either, we're talking over $1500.....sure glad I purchased my warranty now!

Lou

[deliriousga]

Go cheap first. Replace the spark plug cylinder O-rings first. Oil can get by them as they dry up and roll down the side of the engine. It's a $20, 1 hour DIY job.