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350 can you tell the difference between an exhaust leak and a valve tick?
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∙ 17y ago
A valve tick is a distinct metal on metal sound tink tink tink, Wheras an exhaust leak is more of How do i say this (tsi tsi tsi tsi)there is no ending clank sound with exhaust simply because it is air.
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Oil leaking onto exhaust manifold Toyota Camry?
The oil leak is coming from the valve cover gasket and leaking onto the exhaust manifold, the rubber valve cover gaskets get hard from the engine heat and start to leak, you will have to replace the rubber valve cover gaskets to stop the oil leak
Will a exhaust leak in the exhaust past the header cause a valve to burn?
No, that's kind of an old wive's tale anyway! The valve material is too good now.
What would cause an oil leak on the exhaust of an 1989 Pontiac Lemans?
Leaking valve cover gaskets would leak onto the exhaust pipes under the hood of the car.
Can a leaking egr valve hose smell like exhaust?
I suppose it could but more than likely you have a stuck egr valve or some other leak.
You have exhaust fumes coming inside the car but you do not have an exhaust leak you have a 1995 BMW 525I?
must be a leak cant think of any other way check all joints and manifold incl lambda sensor failing that cracked cylinder head from exhaust valve but i wudda thought the running would be impaired
Can oil fron a valve cover leak drip into the header and blow into the exhaust port and out the header?
Yes it sure can and will if the valve covers are leaking oil and the header gaskets are worn out/ leaking.
Can worn valve covers produce smoke?
If the valve cover gasket is leaking it will allow oil to leak onto the hot exhaust manifold where it will smolder causing smoke in the engine compartment.
What are some of the signs of an exhaust leak?
2 most obvious signs of exhaust leak are noise and smell of exhaust fumes
You got oil leaking on the exhaust manifold at the spark plugs?
The only thing that could leak oil in that area is the valve cover gasket.
Will an exhaust leak at the rear exhaust port of a 460 ford engine burn a valve or cause other harm to the engine?
Yes, a prolonged exhaust leak will eventually cause problems with your cylinder head. The leaking exhaust is very hot and you can cause small cracks in the head if you don't repair the problem promptly. If you can hear the exhaust leaking, it may already be too late! Get it checked out soon!
Why Am I losing engine oil when I dont have oil leak on the pavement?
Check your exhaust for blue smoke, you may need a valve job or new rings.
Why does a car engine rumble?
Do you have an exhaust leak? Do you happen to have have an exhaust leak or a damaged water pump bearing?
