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Old 12-04-2020, 05:04 AM
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I have smoke coming from my exhaust after I idle 5-10 mins or so. I致e had head gasket replaced, valve cover gasket replaced. My mechanic told me now I知 leaking oil at the timing cover gasket so I知 really I知 need for help thanks.
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I have smoke coming from my exhaust after I idle 5-10 mins or so. I致e had head gasket replaced, valve cover gasket replaced. My mechanic told me now I知 leaking oil at the timing cover gasket so I知 really I知 need for help thanks.

Most likely your valve stem seals are leaking, smoking is unrelated to the leaking timing cover.
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Most likely your valve stem seals are leaking, smoking is unrelated to the leaking timing cover.
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