I was out running errands in the city (stop-n-go traffic). About 25 minutes in, while waiting at a light, I see some smoke coming from the engine area. I smell some chemically smell, reminds me of when I spray painted an old motorcycle pipe to make it look better.

I just recently replaced my gasket on my stator side. I also put on some gasket maker to seal off the area where the stator wires exit. http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-82194-High-Torque-Silicone-Gasket/dp/B000HBGI8K

I can't be sure what the smell is, but any guesses? If it's the gasket silicone, is it natural for it to smoke and smell funny?

I can't remember what it smells like when it's burning, but here's a thought: what about dabbing just a little bit on the engine / exhaust and burning it off? Could be used to identify the same smell.

Oh yeah - the smell could also be something kicked up from the road and just burning off the engine. Wouldn't be the first time for me...

might be just the gasket sealer.. I wouldn't worry about it too much just let it burn off. next time use red. its high temp. the red stuff + a brass pipe plug [from the hardware store] is how I have the port for the mechanical tach doohicky plugged up on the 95 head I have. and I have more issues with the damn head gasket leaking oil then I do that plug.. I still can't figure out why it leaks. when I sealed up the engine I used all new gaskets..

Quote from: Big Rich on February 12, 2016, 08:50:19 PM

Oh yeah - the smell could also be something kicked up from the road and just burning off the engine. Wouldn't be the first time for me...

You mean you don't cook hotdogs on the front of your engine? what kind of GS owner are you?! they even make a nice little shelf for storing your dogs for cookin'