Re: smoking manifold

forbes_small@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
> Just started up my 1996 1.8 MX5 after its winter rest.
> 
> Noticed after few minutes smoke coming from engine bay through
> bonnet,opened bonnet and traced source to what I think is the EGR?
> pipe on the exhaust manifold,it seems to be quite oily on the ouside
> which is causing the smoke when the engine becomes warm.
> 
> Anyone any ideas Thanks

Can you tell if anything is dripping the oil from above?

One part that comes to mind immediately in this area is the cam angle 
sensor, which has a seal that is prone to leak.

I would take a look at the rubber heater hoses and see if they have oil 
on them. If so, the CAS seal is probably bad and it is a cheap and 
fairly easy replacement.

Good luck!

Pat