Not usually. If the rocker arms are loose because the cam lobes are worn down, that could be an indication of a worn engine, which might have bad rings or loose valve guides, which would cause an engine to smoke.
The main indicator of a broken or loose rocker arm in any engine is a loud knocking or rattling sound. It can also cause smoke and the engine to run roughly.
Hydraulic valve lash adjusters (lifters on 4-cyl rocker arms on 6-cyl) have worn out. Replace as needed.
Rocker cover gaskets need to be replaced.
No, any smoke is coming from the engine.No, any smoke is coming from the engine.
overheating of the engine.
Blue smoke is caused by engine oil being burnt by the engine.
smoke can reverse meaning the smoke( if you are very unlucky) can get in your house . and soms other stuff .
when it get really humid or very cold
leaking head gasket
water
If you nicked the oil pan it could cause it to smoke from engine area. Is the smoke coming from the exhaust or engine bay? If exhaust, then I highly doubt it was caused by the curb incident.
If White smoke with oil come out from DDC running Engine Breather out let, it symptoms of Piston Ring set wear out and injector has to be calibrated,