Oil vapour smell inside car

[PeteE30Tourer]

Since getting my car back from it's head transplant, i've noticed that i get a good whiff of engine oil vapour inside the car, especially after booting it a bit. Haven't noticed the oil level going down yet.

Any ideas?

[Ritchie]

There is probably just a bit of stray oil lurking about the exhaust manifold after the heads been off. Nothing really to worry about, the smell will disappear but i would check for leaks.

[Wilson]

:yeahthat:

This is quite normal after engine work, stray oils etc burning off, should go after week or so.

[tourer-dan]

Especially if WD40 was squirted everywhere to undo the Ex. manifold nuts.

[Brianmoooore]

Check both of the big rubber bulkhead grommets for wiring haven't been displaced.

[Adammcf]

Same here! Ive done 300 miles in mine since the rebuild and it still smells.
Just hope the engine isnt burning oil.