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  1. bLaH_hA

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    So I just got all my bushings and new brake lines just waiting for time to do them but mean time once again I have an exhaust leak and today I noticed blue smoke so that's not good at all since the engine only has 17000 miles on it.
     
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    Grabber71 Milique Toast

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    Who did the engine? Did it start suddenly? Smokes all the time or just when it starts or under power? May be just a seal letting oil in...it runs fine otherwise?
     
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    the guy i bought the car from did the rebuild and the odometer read 13876. i noticed the smoke when it was idling. yeah i just noticed this week so i guess sudden, but it runs fine besides the exhaust leak is bad its back firering through the headers
     
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    Anyway to talk to him and see what he thinks? Could be a guide, umbrella seal, cracked ring(worst case) or oil getting in because of a vacuum leak or bad PCV...was hoping someone else could jump in and give a few ideas! Unfortunately I am not a professional...but I did stay at a Holiday Inn awhile back!:)
     
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    Thought that said HOLLEY INN. Had to do a double take.:hmmm::)


    Check the vacuum line down to the trans for oil as well.

    That is unless its a manual then totally ignore this post.LOL.
     
  6. justin has a 74

    justin has a 74 Maverick bandit official

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    Is your pcv on the right side?:D
     
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    yes it is.... oil is around it on the valve cover. i got the exhaust leak fixed so now the oil in the exhaust problem
     

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