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SLEEPERstang21

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• Dec 2, 2004

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I just installed new chrom valve covers on my 289, but after the installation i saw some smoke. the smoke is coming from the left header(when in the car), right where it ends. i thought oil was drippng on the header from the earlier installation of the valve covers, but it didnt look like anything was dripping. what could the problem be?

 

Mizel

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might have dripped some oil on the header during install......it will burn off

 

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ForceFed70

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• Dec 2, 2004

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Mizel said:

might have dripped some oil on the header during install......it will burn off

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Agreed.

Drive it a couple of times. If it's still smoking, make another post.

 

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SLEEPERstang21

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yea thanks guys no more smoke; i guess some oil just dropped on the headers.

 

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SLEEPERstang21

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• Dec 5, 2004

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umm the smoke is back, it comes on and off

 

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Ozsum2

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• Dec 5, 2004

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SLEEPERstang21 said:

umm the smoke is back, it comes on and off

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Then you have a gasket leak. Make sure the torque is correct on the covers, but be carefull. Those bolts snap off just looking at them.