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Engine smoke in reverse?

Old May 25, 2016 | 09:31 AM
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This week my 2001 XKR has emitted smoke near the drivers side front of the hood (bonnet) that smells somewhat like rubber only after I back into a parking space. There's no evidence of smoke while driving or idling. By the time I open the hood there's no smoke, engine on or off. Any ideas?
 
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Old May 25, 2016 | 09:42 AM
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Coolant leak.
 
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Old May 29, 2016 | 11:28 AM
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Found power steering pressure hose leaking. Guessing as I turned the wheels while in reverse, fluid squirted on the exhaust pipe.
 
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