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Old May 13, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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I have noticed that when ever I rev my engine I get smoke from the passagner side of the engine. What could this be? My car seems to be running ok , and I dont have a check engine light on.
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Just started? Could be loose oil dipstick.
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uummmm. that might be it . but lets say that it was not that. what esle could it be?
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i still have no idea what this could be.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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you haven't installed headers recently or anything have you? Anyway, i would pop the hood and have a buddy rev up your engine an check to see if you can find where its coming from
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better yet you dont need your buddy, just pull the throttle cord while you've popped the hood, it'll rev up and you can get a fix on exactly where it is
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No, I have not put headers on it yet , but i will give the whole rev thing a try. Thanks Jamie
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Maybe an oil leak from the valve covers burning off once it hits the exhaust mainfolds?
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you haven't installed headers recently or anything have you? Anyway, i would pop the hood and have a buddy rev up your engine an check to see if you can find where its coming from
what could cause a leak after headers are installed??
im chasing an oil leak on my car, its leaking from the top of the motor but not from the rocker covers, if you look from under the car i can see motor oil that looks like is coming from around the exhaust manifold area. is is possible for oil to leak out of the exhaust manifold bolts?
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No, oil cannot come out there. Common is the dipstick not in all the way or valve cover gaskets need replaced.

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Possibly an oil leak from the valve covers?
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