Burning smell... 96 Golf 1.8

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Signal - 20 Jan 2007 03:31 GMT

Lent my Golf 1.8 to a friend, when he returned it the oil level had
dropped below min (not off the stick) and the coolant level had
dropped below min. Never lost any coolant before. Car normally
consumes a negligible amount of oil.

Now I have noticed two new things. After a short motorway trip the
engine 'ticks' more after switching off the engine. From stopped, I
notice a burning smell when revving a tad more than usual before
letting in the clutch.

Engine runs OK otherwise, no low in power etc.

Any comments?

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Now I've found some spots on head (see 3 spots in this picture).

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8725/enginesn1.jpg

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SFC - 20 Jan 2007 11:08 GMT

> Lent my Golf 1.8 to a friend, when he returned it the oil level had
> dropped below min (not off the stick) and the coolant level had
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It seems it's running little hotter then usual. This could explain the
increase of oil and water use. Check out the o2 sensor and timing.

SFC

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Signal - 20 Jan 2007 17:29 GMT

>> Lent my Golf 1.8 to a friend, when he returned it the oil level had
>> dropped below min (not off the stick) and the coolant level had
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>It seems it's running little hotter then usual. This could explain the
>increase of oil and water use. Check out the o2 sensor and timing.

Thanks I'll ask my garage to do that.

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