Smells like...candles?

My engine bay smells like a burning birthday cake candle...even after short trips. I know i have a small valvecover leak and a small oil leak near the oil cooler, but it definitely doesn;t smell like burning oil.
I've looked for burning wires or hoses, but can't find anyhting that looks damaged.

Ideas?

most likely nothing to worry about, probably just burning oil

Seth its good to see you posting over here. You should stop by more often. We cab always use more knowledgable people here.

yea I have a list of about 20 forums I'm on but I just rarely have the time to get around much.

if by birthday candle, you mean sweet, then it is probably coolant.

if by birthday candle, you mean sweet, then it is probably coolant.

:eek7: wtf kind of birthday candles have you been smelling bro? lol


Anyways, it seems to have gone away, so i'm guessing whatever it was has burned off...probably something on one of the turbo heat shields or upper exhaust parts :dunno:

some birthday candles have a sweet sent to them, mainly for kids. i was going to ask apples or spring rain type.