oil smell

depcox · 11-03-2009, 11:16 PM

when i come to a stop or my truck idles for a while i have a oil smell inside the cab i pressure washed the engine and cant find any oil leaks i have some oil on the bottom of the motor and tranny but im pretty sure its coming from the crank case breather hose my oil level isnt going down i think it the smell gets worse if my heater is on anybody have any ideas

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***Galliganjr*** · 11-04-2009, 09:10 AM

Have you looked into moparman rerouting design for the breather/puke can one of the reasons he designed it was the oil smell!

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KATOOM · 11-05-2009, 02:13 AM

You obviously haven't moved the engine vent bottle mounted to the front of the block. Not only does it get the engine and radiator full of oily residue and collect debris, possibly clogging a portion of your radiator but it makes it look like you have a leaking oil pan and the fumes get sucked in under the hood through the cowl seal, right into the cab. Stinks worse after you change the oil. Your cowl seal may have moved a bit or just isn't fitting like new. Either way, getting some 3/4" heater hose and a hose connector and re-routing the vent down under the front of the engine to at least the back of the block will help you with multiple issues. Just make sure there is no drooping in the added hose to cause oil puddling and block the vent.

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jmcdonald26 · 11-05-2009, 08:36 PM

I ran a hose to the back of the truck. Mine was a mess until I did that.

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***Mopar1973Man*** · 11-06-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jmcdonald26

I ran a hose to the back of the truck. Mine was a mess until I did that.

Be careful... If you live in cold county that might freeze shut causing back pressure to buid in the crankcase and blow seals out or gaskets...

Why my design desin leave the engine area that far...
Crancase Vent

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***Galliganjr*** · 11-06-2009, 11:30 AM

Hey mike I was thinking of doing your design but in copper? Any reasons I shouldn't ?

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***Mopar1973Man*** · 11-06-2009, 11:33 AM

I don't see any reason why not?

Just don't let it rub parts...

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***Galliganjr*** · 11-06-2009, 11:36 AM

Ok I couldn't think of a reason why I couldn't I'm only doing it cause I got some, and I think it would look pretty cool

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Shibbyutman · 11-06-2009, 11:43 AM

are you using rotella oil by any chance either? I know the puke bottles are trouble on the second gens, but the god awful smell of rotella does nothing to help it.

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, FASS 150/150, and big line kit.

***Galliganjr*** · 11-06-2009, 11:50 AM

Yeah I am. But my main reason for doing it is the oil spots and to clean the motor!

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***Galliganjr*** · 11-06-2009, 11:50 AM

Yeah I am. But my main reason for doing it is the oil spots and to clean the motor!

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injection pump 8/08, apps sensor 10/09

***Galliganjr*** · 11-06-2009, 11:52 AM

Wow I don't know what happen there sorry

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depcox Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts depcox's Truck Pics	oil smell when i come to a stop or my truck idles for a while i have a oil smell inside the cab i pressure washed the engine and cant find any oil leaks i have some oil on the bottom of the motor and tranny but im pretty sure its coming from the crank case breather hose my oil level isnt going down i think it the smell gets worse if my heater is on anybody have any ideas __________________ 98.5 3500 24 v drw 4x4 nv4500 4.10s K&n Valeo Clutch

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11-04-2009, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Galliganjr* GalliganJr Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wallkill NY Posts: 58 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Galliganjr's Truck Pics	Have you looked into moparman rerouting design for the breather/puke can one of the reasons he designed it was the oil smell! __________________ 99 quad cab short bed auto all stock 4x4 injection pump 8/08, apps sensor 10/09

11-05-2009, 02:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
KATOOM Diesel Freak Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 932 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts KATOOM's Truck Pics	You obviously haven't moved the engine vent bottle mounted to the front of the block. Not only does it get the engine and radiator full of oily residue and collect debris, possibly clogging a portion of your radiator but it makes it look like you have a leaking oil pan and the fumes get sucked in under the hood through the cowl seal, right into the cab. Stinks worse after you change the oil. Your cowl seal may have moved a bit or just isn't fitting like new. Either way, getting some 3/4" heater hose and a hose connector and re-routing the vent down under the front of the engine to at least the back of the block will help you with multiple issues. Just make sure there is no drooping in the added hose to cause oil puddling and block the vent. __________________ '01 2500 Sport 4x4 5spd, EZ, straight piped, no sillencer ring, aFe intake, 2 lo kit, Dakota FP/Isspro Boost and EGT all on pillar, Raptor 100 with big line kit, Pac Brake, 285's

11-05-2009, 08:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
jmcdonald26 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts jmcdonald26's Truck Pics	I ran a hose to the back of the truck. Mine was a mess until I did that. __________________ 2001 QCSB NV 4500 4x4 133k miles, S&B intake, 4 inch MBRP Turbo Backw/muffler, Airdog 150, 3rd Gen Wheels and 33 inch Xtreme All Terrains. PM me if you have an Edge Juice with Attitude for Sale and/or tow mirrors.

11-06-2009, 11:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
*Galliganjr* GalliganJr Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wallkill NY Posts: 58 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Galliganjr's Truck Pics	Hey mike I was thinking of doing your design but in copper? Any reasons I shouldn't ? __________________ 99 quad cab short bed auto all stock 4x4 injection pump 8/08, apps sensor 10/09

11-06-2009, 11:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
*Mopar1973Man* www.Mopar1973Man.com Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Meadows, Idaho Posts: 11,041 Thanks: 209 Thanked 584 Times in 457 Posts Mopar1973Man's Truck Pics	I don't see any reason why not? Just don't let it rub parts... __________________ Michael Nelson - 2002 Dodge Cummins For Technical Assistance With Your 24V 2nd Generation Cummins - Click Here! Or Search CF.Com for an Answer Remember to smack the *THANKS!* button for those that helped you or you think that post is helpful to others!

11-06-2009, 11:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
*Galliganjr* GalliganJr Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wallkill NY Posts: 58 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Galliganjr's Truck Pics	Ok I couldn't think of a reason why I couldn't I'm only doing it cause I got some, and I think it would look pretty cool __________________ 99 quad cab short bed auto all stock 4x4 injection pump 8/08, apps sensor 10/09

11-06-2009, 11:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
Shibbyutman Diesel Head Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Superior Township, Michigan Posts: 4,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 170 Times in 120 Posts Shibbyutman's Truck Pics	are you using rotella oil by any chance either? I know the puke bottles are trouble on the second gens, but the god awful smell of rotella does nothing to help it. __________________ 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4, PDR Cobra Stage 2 Twins, BD Power 90's, Studs, Springs, Autometers, Dual 7" Black Stacks/rain caps, Banks intercooler, Goerend Full Built Trans, Smarty set to Kill, MP-8, Full DIY CP3 Mod, Rail capped , FASS 150/150, and big line kit.

11-06-2009, 11:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
*Galliganjr* GalliganJr Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wallkill NY Posts: 58 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Galliganjr's Truck Pics	Yeah I am. But my main reason for doing it is the oil spots and to clean the motor! __________________ 99 quad cab short bed auto all stock 4x4 injection pump 8/08, apps sensor 10/09

11-06-2009, 11:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
*Galliganjr* GalliganJr Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wallkill NY Posts: 58 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Galliganjr's Truck Pics	Yeah I am. But my main reason for doing it is the oil spots and to clean the motor! __________________ 99 quad cab short bed auto all stock 4x4 injection pump 8/08, apps sensor 10/09

11-06-2009, 11:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
*Galliganjr* GalliganJr Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wallkill NY Posts: 58 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Galliganjr's Truck Pics	Wow I don't know what happen there sorry __________________ 99 quad cab short bed auto all stock 4x4 injection pump 8/08, apps sensor 10/09