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Old 04-02-13, 09:30 AM
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Default car smoking underhood cant find where though

When you stand in fron of the vehicle its on your left on the side I changed valve cover gaskets cam seals and some caps on back of the block still cannot find it but when the hood is closed it looks like the valve covers when they are leaking any body have an idea? I don't have any puddles on the ground when I park so I don't know
Old 04-02-13, 09:35 AM
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Possibly valve cover leaking oil on to your exhaust manifold? Just a though, take a look and confirm
Old 04-02-13, 03:05 PM
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What kind of smoke? Any smell?

I had this happend before. Luckily I caught a drip at the corner of my eye, the heater valve. All the drips hit the manifold so it all burned off leaving no puddle. Obviously oil and coolant have distinct smells.
Old 04-02-13, 03:59 PM
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maybe pop the hood, start the car, and watch like a hawk until the smoke happens and try and spot it.
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Leaking distributor o ring?
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Does it smell like oil? or coolant?
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