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    Engine smoking

    Engine is putting out gray smoke two minutes after startup. There's a nice oil leak right there too. Could someone tell me what gasket needs to be replaced?





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    Re: Engine smoking

    Looks like how mine looked when the dizzy o ring had a leak.

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    Re: Engine smoking

    Oil on exhaust manifold?

    There ya go.


    Maybe some new gaskets like O-Ring like Dave said, and a new valvecover gasket with some gasket sealer or something to make sure.

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    Re: Engine smoking

    I find it best to start with the highest spot on the engine that's leaking oil. In your case, start with the valve cover gasket. After a little driving, you'll be able to see what lower gaskets are leaking.
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    Re: Engine smoking

    Replace that valve cover gasket, and then degrease the engine. Once you have all of that oil removed, drive for a short distance and look for more.

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