1996 Audi A4 Alright This Strange Smell Iv Smelled Befor Smells Comming Behind

1996 AUDI A4
187,000 MILES
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NFPKIDS
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Alright so i have this strange smell iv never smelled befor its Smells like its comming from behind the engine or under the coolant res i cant figure it out its not a rich or lean fuel burning smell and not the cat eaither its really unexplainable any ideas would be a great
Mar 11, 2013 at 6:14 PM
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F4I_GUY
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Does it smell like rotten eggs? Burnt toast? Sweet smell? It's hard to diagnosis a smell over the internet, but I would inspect for any coolant or oil leaks first.
Mar 28, 2013 at 4:29 PM
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NFPKIDS
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I figured it out it wan the overflow on the coolent res the line was missing so when i refilled the radiator and drove it around it was dripping on the manifold it smelled sooooooo bad that and i also have a tiny leak on the rear main seal and i have to replace the valve covers their cracked and leaking on the manifold also !lol
Mar 28, 2013 at 4:54 PM
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