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KLZE Smoking
Ive had my ZE for almost a year now and have never had a problem with it ever until 2 days ago. When I drive the car only about 10 blocks or so it starts to smoke alittle bit from the firewall side of the engine by the rear valve cover. Then it starts to smell alot like maple syrup. So what do you guys think? I'm guessing its the rear valve cover gasket is dead since I have all fluids topped off and bled, and my exhaust is not coming out blue so that would rule out head gasket. Any other suggestions or do you all agree its more than likely the valve cover gasket?
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yeh it seems to be rear valve cover gasket.
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check you oil sensor to make sure its not pushing through it as well
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Burning oil doesn't smell sweet, but smokey and caustic. (to me at least). I'd check the coolant level and see if you are loosing any. If so I'd bet on the heater core like Rece said. Coolant smells sweet.
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I'm not losing any coolant at all but I do agree that it seems like something to do with coolant because it only starts to smell right after the cars temp needle starts to move while warming up. Anyone know how I can check for sure if its the heater core? And also does a bad heater core smoke normally?
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yeah i want to add a little to that, if it's the coolant, you know it's not necessarily a big leak, i mean all u need a few drops on a hot engine, and u got alot of steam goin on.. so you wouldn't be able to notice a change a difference in your coolant level, unless you monitor over a long period of time, check where the smoke is coming from, check all around it look for signs of wetness.. the rad cap could be the source, i have the same problem and its my rad cap, im not even worried about replacing it.