i have checked the pipe again and again with no leaks. im pretty sure its an over heating problem. i think i just need to degrease the engine in case the smell is grease burning off the engine....... i need to get the radiator checked. the thermostat is brand new and it works..... the engine cycles the coolant just fine.
dont old engines just burn oil just because tho. the engine was replaced in 91 and it has like 50,000 miles on it. so idk. i would think it would b fine but i dnt know. and i was driving her for 2 days with no smell and it started out of no where.