Burning Oil... I think.

[Scottmobius]

Good morning to all. I am a new member to the X5 World. I have been reading all your post trying to get to know all of you and now I am submitting my first post. I hope I will be able to tap into the extensive knowledge I know most of you have on X5.

I have a 2002 X5 3.0 that I just bought. as I am driving and the motor heats up I begin to smell either burning oil or exhaust inside the cab. I have not seen any oil leaking on the ground. i am guessing the either the head gasket or the valve cover gasket is leaking onto the maifold. Does anyone have any expert advise or experience with type of issue?

Thanks for the support.
Scottmobius
San Antonio, TX