Engine smells hot after traveling

1996 LAND ROVER
125,000 MILES
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DUSTSCOTT23
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Engine smells hot after traveling, checked oil and down a quart. Looked under vehicle but there is no spots of oil where it may be leaking. Temp gauge is normal right in the middle.

96 land rover range rover se 4.0 v8.
Mar 15, 2012 at 4:32 PM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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If it smells like sulfur or burnt eggs, it is the catalytic converter. Otherwise, there may be something touching something that is getting burnt. Look around exhaust especially. Also, I am giving you walk through diagnostics for situations like yours. I am not sure if they apply as it might not be what you are describing, but it can't hurt. Just follow the links below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-black-smoke

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/blue-smoke-from-engines-exhaust
Mar 15, 2012 at 4:44 PM