On 26 Apr, 08:37, Zog The Undeniable <hrothga...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> forbes_sm...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > On 25 Apr, 00:33, pws <pwshel...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >> forbes_sm...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >>> 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
>
> If the CAS O-ring has been leaking, also replace heater hose no.1 - it
> will be perished. =A0Lots of people fix the oil leak and then suffer a
> catastrophic coolant loss (clouds of steam) a few months later.
>
> If you re-use the OEM hose clips, you can replace the heater hose
> without removing the coil pack or CAS, but it's fiddly and you'll need
> some fairly long pliers.- Hide quoted text -
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Had a closer look and there seems to be slight trace of oil at the
back of the head/block under the CAS,will need to remove it and change
the O ring.
Thanks
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