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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 07:13 PM
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Hi all,

Can anyone help ive noticed that i have a bad fumes/oil smell in my car and now the Mrs is complaining!!!
Ive looked at the engine and pipes and there doesnt appear to be anything leaking.
Many thanks in advance, Justin
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 07:16 PM
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From: Leeds - It was 562.4bhp@28psi on Optimax, How much closer to 600 with race fuel and a bigger turbo?
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dont eat as many beans..

Rocker cover gasket leak would be my first check.

David
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 02:46 PM
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After the rocker covers check the front crank oil seal,it will leak down onto the headers at the front,you may well see some oil on the lower hose from your rad to your engine block on the bottom right as you look inside the engine bay.

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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 03:29 PM
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Thanks guys ill go check it out and let you know the outcome if any.
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 09:00 AM
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ok guys,

Ive checked all the above and nothing!!
Any other ideas? It seems to get alot worse when driving hard!
Pls help
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