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98 GS 300 Burning Smell + Leak from Engine Compartment

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Old 11-26-16, 10:08 AM
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Exclamation 98 GS 300 Burning Smell + Leak from Engine Compartment

Hello i need help!!! My car have a burning smell and i have leaks!!!Please help me what is leak this????
And smell??? How can I find the source of a burning smell????
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Old 11-27-16, 07:48 PM
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From what I can see, Valve cover, OCV and the OCV filter, OCV hose is likely cracked.
Burning smell is likely oil leaking/dripping on exhaust.
Get your seals changed out and hoses swapped.
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