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Old 06 December 2004, 04:45 PM
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hi

when i start my car in the morning there are always some white smoke raising form the driver side engine bay...... after about 15-20mins drive this gone....
can anyone tell me anything wrong with it??
it still drives and pulls excellent...

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thanks guys...
Old 06 December 2004, 04:47 PM
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Its probably a rocker cover leak, that drips onto the up-pipe. The oil normally burns off after 10 mins of use.
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have you checked your water
Old 06 December 2004, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobyimp
have you checked your water
water level was fine, no oil leaks........ just smoke...
anymore ideas??
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id go for the rocker cover gaskets. happened to me not long ago. quite a comman thing as ive now learnt..

Originally Posted by RA-boy
water level was fine, no oil leaks........ just smoke...
anymore ideas??
Old 07 December 2004, 08:25 AM
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do you have the backing plate removed from the vent or aftermarket vents??
could be water pooling under the bonnet particuarly if you have wrapped headers, etc...............

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