Smoke coming from engine.

Diegospapa · 07-23-2012, 07:00 AM

So I took my 330 out for a ride today and noticed a burning smell. I pulled in the driveway and opened the good and saw smoke coming from the engine block. The engine never overheated and there is plenty of oil/coolant. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

My325XI · 07-23-2012, 07:14 AM

valve cover gasket is likely.

mrlatexxx · 07-23-2012, 07:49 AM

Look out for VCG,OFHG,OIl separator ..

Use seal on VCG corners.

Always worth a pay for Professional engine clean where you can start to look for LEAKY gaskets ..

Dirt acts like a HOt SUMMEr JACKEt on the engine.

MrBMW85 · 08-24-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Diegospapa

So I took my 330 out for a ride today and noticed a burning smell. I pulled in the driveway and opened the good and saw smoke coming from the engine block. The engine never overheated and there is plenty of oil/coolant. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

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07-23-2012, 07:00 AM	#1
Diegospapa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Traverse city, mi Posts: 9 My Ride: 04' 330xi View My Garage	Smoke coming from engine. So I took my 330 out for a ride today and noticed a burning smell. I pulled in the driveway and opened the good and saw smoke coming from the engine block. The engine never overheated and there is plenty of oil/coolant. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

07-23-2012, 07:14 AM	#2
My325XI Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 583 My Ride: 03 325XI Sprt Prem View My Garage	valve cover gasket is likely. __________________ 2003 325XI 5-speed ZSP ZPP

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07-23-2012, 07:49 AM	#3
mrlatexxx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: atlanta Posts: 979 My Ride: 325xi View My Garage	Look out for VCG,OFHG,OIl separator .. Use seal on VCG corners. Always worth a pay for Professional engine clean where you can start to look for LEAKY gaskets .. Dirt acts like a HOt SUMMEr JACKEt on the engine.