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      I suspect I also have a leaking valve cover gasket. After heavy engine load, I can usually smell burning and see light smoke while at stop lights. I am constantly checking the oil dipstick to be sure I'm not losing too much and the oil level remains fine.

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      Oooh yup. Definitely leaking there!

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      Quote Originally Posted by chrisu91 View Post
      I suspect I also have a leaking valve cover gasket. After heavy engine load, I can usually smell burning and see light smoke while at stop lights. I am constantly checking the oil dipstick to be sure I'm not losing too much and the oil level remains fine.

      http://i60.tinypic.com/25ezqdv.jpg
      http://i60.tinypic.com/2602y6d.jpg
      it's a cheap easy fix.





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