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Old 12-05-2008, 06:50 PM
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Noticed smoke from under the hood after h/c install, so i looked under the car and saw a drip of oil comming from one of the header tubes where the gasket is. It is dripping on the header and smoking. What could be the problem. Car is running good considering it is untunned and the clutch pedal sticks to the floor. (Addressing the clutch and tune issue soon). If its not one thing , its another!!!
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Sound like a valve cover gasket.
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What side is it on?
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im w/ Conan on this 1 sounds like a valve cover gasket didnt seal good
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I had my Oil Dip Stick Tube crack at where the Bracket is Tac Welded onto the Tube, that created a little mess for me..
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Originally Posted by ksk1980
im w/ Conan on this 1 sounds like a valve cover gasket didnt seal good
its on the drivers side.




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