burning smell in through vents
09-15-2014, 09:48 PM
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: long island ny
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
04 clk 320
burning smell in through vents
Hey i recently purchased an 04 clk after my previous car drowned in a storm. I noticed i a burning oil.smell after driving for about 20 minutes...any ideas on what this could be. Thanks a lot
09-15-2014, 10:55 PM
#2
MBworld Guru
Check for oil leaks on the valve/head covers. Specifically, the passenger side. The seals tend to start leaking and oil drips onto the exhaust manifold. It's a fairly easy and cheap DIY repair. Just use OEM gaskets - some aftermarkets (like Victor Reinz) are too thin and will leak even worse.
09-16-2014, 06:39 PM
#4
Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: PA
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
W209(sold), W212, X204
Check for oil leaks on the valve/head covers. Specifically, the passenger side. The seals tend to start leaking and oil drips onto the exhaust manifold. It's a fairly easy and cheap DIY repair. Just use OEM gaskets - some aftermarkets (like Victor Reinz) are too thin and will leak even worse.
09-16-2014, 11:59 PM
#5
MBworld Guru
Yes, this is a common issue on all M112 and M113 engines. I don't see that the part numbers were revised, so my guess is that they just end up leaking over time. Luckily it's an easy and cheap repair.
