A4 Avant spewing oil

[john at westcoastgarage.net]

Dan DiBiase wrote:
> So this can be spotted before it drains the pan? Reason I am asking is that I have been smelling an 'oily burning'
> smell very occasionally for about 10 days now, generally after a firm stop and only when stopped. Wonder if it
> could be related to this o-ring deal.
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>  Dan D
> '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
> Central NJ USA
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As the filter/cooler assembly is on the intake side of the engine, it's 
probably not the source of the burning oil small.  I'd look to the valve 
cover and assorted components on the rear of the engine.  John