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Smoking in the engine

Tiny
RASKALFACE13
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  • 2005 FORD FREESTAR
  • 3.9L
  • V6
  • 2WD
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I would like to know in the back of my engine it just started smoking like if something is dripping and hitting the exhaust pipe. Do you know what it can be? It doesn't overheat or anything, so what can it be?
Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 12:00 AM

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Tiny
BMDOUBLE
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Most common issue for this symptom is a leaking valve cover. Oil will seep down on top of the engine and cause a smoky/oily smell.
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Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM
Tiny
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Okay, so how do I go about fixing this issue?
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Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 11:05 AM
Tiny
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Replace the gasket on the right hand valve cover as per the instructions.
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Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 12:06 PM
Tiny
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Okay, thanks.
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Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 1:18 PM

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