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Old 19 January 2012, 06:23 PM
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Hi guys need advice took the car out this afternoon when i got back home noticed smoke coming from under the bonnet so jump out to have a look and the smoke was coming from the exhaust where the downpipe joins the turbo manifold and it smelt like burning oil any ides wot this could be or where i can get it checked out
Old 19 January 2012, 06:29 PM
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Sounds like your rocker cover gasket has gone. Very common fault.
Old 19 January 2012, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DYL 4N
Sounds like your rocker cover gasket has gone. Very common fault.
thanks for the reply dylan is this a easy job and how can i check that it is this

thanks dean
Old 19 January 2012, 08:26 PM
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Try and look in and around the exahust heatshield. It will leave a black mark.
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Run your finger around the gasket area and look for oil.
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ok thanks for the advice dylan there is no heat shield on there i get it up on ramps on sunday weather permitting and have a look thanks again
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