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Originally Posted by wheelhaus
You could certainly check the diff for leaks. But also check the cam plate on the backside of the engine on the passenger side, it's about 5" tall and 2" wide. Use a paper towel and rub around the bottom edges to see if there is oil residue. You may also see some burned oil residue on the exhaust right below it. Do a search for the Raceseng cam plate to see more detail, they make a nice aftermarket plate for it.
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It's definitely the diff fluid smell, but I have been looking at that plate and the problem it fixes. I have smelled the burning oil smell a few times and thought it may have been the cars in front of me as it would dissipate after they weren't around.
I'll have a look-see around my mechanical bits when I'm home during the daylight.
My nose is tuned for every automotive smell now, the only ones I have a hard time telling is brakes and clutch disc because they are sometimes the same material. Also ATF/PS for the same reason.