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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 01:19 PM
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Hi , brothers.

​​​ after my spark plugs replacements and the valve cover gasket I'm still experiencing smoke and burning smell from the engine bay see the picture where I am pointing not sure it was the oil or the coolant, please advise
 
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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 01:59 PM
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Residual oil on the cover heating up/burning off ?! Looks to be oil where you are pointing.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 02:59 PM
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If it was leaking onto the exhaust - most likely its still there till it burns off
 
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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 04:38 PM
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It looks dry around the area without serious dripping now.

Mechanic said let the residual oil to burn out , I will just take his word for now.(but if it is still smoking later, I will go back to kick some asses)

Thanks for the second opinion
 

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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 07:28 PM
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Common problem. I replaced both my valve cover gaskets on the re-build and one leaks a drop or two of oil every now and then onto the manifold.
Annoying really considering. I will get round to sorting mine shortly I hope.
 
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