Smell

[Stuart]

Hi
When I'm stood in traffic I keep getting a burning smell 30i petrol auto 2005  , there are not any leaks or loosing any fluid ect but the smell is very strong , any ideas ? Thanks

[Steamyrotter]

I'd check the exhaust manifold isnt leaking first..
Common fault on the 3.0d, but not sure if its the same on the petrol??

Then all connections / pipes etc around the exhaust system

[Slick]

I suspect a leaking cam cover gasket......dripping slightly onto the hot exhaust manifold

[Stuart]

Ok will double check for leaks
Thanks

[zabe_1]

I had the same issue, it was exhaust manifold ( a very common issue with these cars).

Does your exhaust blow at al, if not, if you sit in one place with the car running, do you smell a gas smell?

If you do need to replace the exhaust manifold, you can pick up a cast iron one on ebay for £70 and get someone to fit it for you (I got someone to do it for £230). So £300 all in.

If you go oem route, some guy was planning on charging me £1k all in. MASSSive difference since I replaced it and NO smell at all

[X5-D-Sport]

I have a manifold leak... still awaiting a place yo do thw job on my X5 where I can start the job & not get frozen or drenched doing the job... i got a loud turbo whistle & my X5 smells awfull...
Oh to have a decent workshop again....

Hoping I get a performance & economy increase when the turbo is spinning properly again one day...
I got all the parts, just gotta find some where to do the job...