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Burnt plastic smell after valve spring recall?

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Old 11-30-10, 10:09 AM
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Default Burnt plastic smell after valve spring recall?

Got my car back from the valve spring recall last wednesday. The 2nd time I started my car there was a very loud grinding/cranking sound from engine compartment. It hasn't been heard again since, but that worried me. The other problem I have is every time after I drive my car around, after I step out of the car I smell a very bad burnt plastic smell. Can't smell it when I'm in the car, only when i step out of it. Not sure if it's from engine, or under the car itself. Does not seem to be going away... Anyone else have similar problems?
Old 11-30-10, 10:11 AM
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smell is the engine cleaner they used I believe. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, it goes away after a week or so.
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awesome. It does seem to be lessening the pass few days.
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Could be oil residue burning off from the results of the repair.
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I have had the same problem, my is350 is back in the shop for the 3rd time, its oil that is leaking. I am glad I am getting the 500 buck gift card because this recall is becoming a pain.
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its the seals settling in
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