I only get the smell when accelerating (like merging onto the HWY), or when really getting on it to pass. But the ticking has progressively gotten worse in the past few weeks. And it is definitely more prominent on the drivers side. I hear it at idle and at lower RPM's (900-1500) and then it...
I noticed a ticking noise coming from the drivers side engine compartment a couple weeks ago. And after a little investigation I have read that it must be an exhaust manifold leak/crack, with that being said I have also noticed that when driving with the rear window crack/down that I smell...
