Cat Converter/Exhaust Manifold?

Tiny
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  • 2010 FORD EXPEDITION
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  • V8
  • 260,000 MILES
After getting a code for a bad fuel injector, I replaced all fuel injectors. Several days later I noticed the truck smoking. It appeared to be smoking right at exhaust manifold/ Cat Converter on driver's side. After looking at it closer, it appears to have oil residue right where the Cat begins around the heat shield. It is pretty baffling how oil is right there. No evidence of oil leaking anywhere, no loss of oil. I'm baffled and worried if I replace the Cat converter will I still have a problem? Where/Why is there oil in this specific location?
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 AT 12:49 PM

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Tiny
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Hmm, does the engine run okay? The oil must be coming from somewhere; can you check the tailpipe to see if there is oil there as well? We need to see if the oil is coming from inside or outside the pipe. Here is a guide to help you find the leak if the oil is being dropped on from above.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-is-leaking-oil

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Thursday, May 29th, 2025 AT 12:04 PM

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