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1992 Chevrolet Caprice Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Distributor, Fire wall.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on November 9, 2010

1992 Chevy Caprice engine smoke and leak under neath the ca

Smells problem
1992 Chevy Caprice V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 158K miles

My chevy caprice has the 5.0 v8. when I park it and turn off the engine I can see smoke coming from the back of the engine near the fire wall on the passanger side. Do you have any Idea what could be the problem?
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Replied on November 10, 2010

check to see if the oil pressure sending unit by the distributor is leaking and letting oil go on the manifold under the car.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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