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Background

Spring 2021, during a Airbag recall performed at a dealership they identified three oil leaks ... valve cover gasket, oil pan, and Vansos line. I subsequently purchased new gaskets for the valve cover (using RTV at half moons) and oil pan and lastly a new Vanos line. NO OIL LEAKS ... EVERYTHING IS FINE. Corrective action taken summer of 2021.


Current Problem

Intermittent burning smell coming through vents in to the passenger area



Corrective Action Taken

(1) Removed valve cover gasket, removed RTV at half moons, reapplied RTV at half moons, then reinstalled the valve cover.

(2) Started vehicle and checked for oil leaks ... could not see any .Since it was dark outside I used a small flashlight to inspect the valve cover area. At the rear, near the firewall, on the passenger side, I could see a steady flow of smoke in the light. Small amount but it was steady.



Next Steps

I did not check the vehicle at night (flashlight in the dark) before reinstalling the valve cover gasket, so I do not have a comparative to the current state?

What should my next step be?