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Any idea what is causing this smoke on the drivers side?

Old Jun 28, 2023 | 12:33 PM
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Default Any idea what is causing this smoke on the drivers side?

Video of it: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...dXX2NzWTNJVGpB

I thought it was the power steering reservoir hose as it was cracked (original) and I just replaced it but that's much further up from where the smoke is coming from so it's not that. No fluid leaks on my garage floor either. Must be a gasket of some sort maybe as it's only leaking when the car is on.

If anyone has any vague ideas that would be helpful. I have a guy I trust that works on Mercedes, Audi's and VW's but a Crossfire is still a unique animal.

Thanks in advance!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2023 | 12:40 PM
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Default Re: Any idea what is causing this smoke on the drivers side?

Most likely Valve cover gasket. There is a pan under the engine to catch leaks.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2023 | 12:53 PM
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Default Re: Any idea what is causing this smoke on the drivers side?

I knew someone would say this.... Both Valve cover gaskets were replaced on 6/23/22....
 
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Old Jun 28, 2023 | 01:16 PM
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Default Re: Any idea what is causing this smoke on the drivers side?

Originally Posted by JB007Rules
I knew someone would say this.... Both Valve cover gaskets were replaced on 6/23/22....
Were the breathers done as well? With new RTV, taking care to clean both surfaces and apply a think but consistent amount of RTV to the 'valley'?
Was care taken to NOT allow air bubbles or excess RTV from causing an imperfect fit?

I did mine in 2016, taking care to follow Max's instructions to the letter. Not a drop has escaped to this day. Many others had to re-do it after six months when they did not pay attention to detail. I learned from reading the threads and taking the hint that this had to be done RIGHT or I'd be in there again in six months.

Ya gotta TAKE YOUR TIME and be meticulous.
 

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