Burning oil smell and smoke - Engine Front

[waldguy]

I'm having my first issue after three years.

 

This evening I noticed a burning smell - smoke or rubber or plastic or something. I opened the hood and could see smoke coming from the front of the engine area, using a flashlight. The source wasn't easy to discern.

 

I've had no recent spills or oil changes done.

 

I and my friend will have a better look tomorrow, but any tips on how to go about it would be helpful. I suspect it might be timing chain cover, but I really can't say. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/engine-leak-250849.html

[SubieN8]

Have your timing chain cover gasket checked. My 2015 was leaking onto the exhaust manifold, at 7,500 miles.

[waldguy]

I felt underneath the timing chain cover -- wet oil.

 

Off to the dealership.

[waldguy]

Have your timing chain cover gasket checked. My 2015 was leaking onto the exhaust manifold, at 7,500 miles.

 

Did the dealer tell you what the source of the oil was? A particular seal? Where is the source of the oil inside the cover? Just curious TIA

[SubieN8]

It leaked from the bottom seal, this I know. I just saw it apart on the lift and he showed me, but I don't recall where it comes from internally. Sorry.

[waldguy]

All fixed. The front crank seal had to be replaced.

 

Two thumbs up for the dealer in Saskatoon. They did some TSBs as well -- no extra fees with all warranty (I'm past the three year). Good service guy for sure.