after i drive my camaro somewhere, i always get this weird kind of smell from the engine area. it almost smells like burning rubber or something burning. i've tried opening the hood up to see if i could locate where its coming from but its almost impossible. has anyone else had this problem or does anyone have a clue?

 

check your spark plug wires, looms, etc, something is melting probably

 

Also, check your exhaust. Ive read where people run over a plastic bag and the up draft caused it to stick to the hot exhaust pipes. They further stated that it takes forever for it to simply melt off. Also, be sure to check your belt. Could have a pulley that decided it didnt want to turn as freely anymore.

 

Check the upper plenum on a 3.4L,mine has a small leak.

 

where is the upper plenum located? and i have a 3.8L

 

Your intake is one piece

 

sounds like uncatalyzed exhaust to me. im betting exhaust leak.

 

Nope, 3.8s have separate upper and lower sections....

- Justin

 

i might want to add that if i'm running the A/C in the car, i get the same smell in the cold air

 

Ooops,I should have looked at my manual first

 

As Loochy88 said,you probably have some type of exhaust leak,check the egr valve.

 

egr valve?? what and where is that?

 

You notice oil dripping on the ground? Ive goten a weird oil buring smell and it also drips some oil now and again sounds like the same problem.

 

It recirculates exhaust gases to lower combustion temperature,reducing NOX emissisions.

Its on the drivers side of the engine on a 3.8L behind the power steering reservoir.

Theres a silver convoluted tube coming out of it,going to the intake manifold.

Edit for spelling

 

YES!!! i do have small amounts of oil that drip down. i looked on the street where i normally park my car and i found a bunch of small oil spots. what needs to be fixed or replaced?