by forbes_small@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Apr 25, 2008 at 10:58 AM
On 25 Apr, 00:33, pws <pwshel...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> forbes_sm...@[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
Thanks Pat I will have a look over the weekend
Forbes
