kevink Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 ok i swapped my rocker cover and installed fresh gaskets, only messed it up a bit so after a short drive it smelled really funny...so checked under the hood and it was smoking!!some oil had leaked on my exhaust manifold and warmed up and started smoking.I solved the source of the problem, the gasket wasnt fitted 100% but now there is still some oil on my manifold which i can hardly reach. cleaned up as much as possible.is it harmfull to drive like this??? will i catch on fire? damage the manifold?asap anwers please cause i actually have to drive 150 km this evening.Thnx a million! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4efte_ryan Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 try and wipe off as much as you can the rest would just burn off after a few miles it will just smoke and smell for abit its fine to drive bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevink Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I wouldn't worry about it, it'll burn off as said, I had lots of oil dripping onto my decat (3 litres in as many days ) and the cars still here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevink Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 decat doesnt get as hot as exhaust manifold, but still should be ok but stinks and smokes. better go for a blast in town until smoke is gone before i take it to the highway..so you guys think it shouldnt be a prob right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Nope no problem just annoying, let it sit and idle if it helps or as you said take it for a blast with some boost let it heat up nicely to burn off the oil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 decat doesnt get as hot as exhaust manifold, but still should be ok but stinks and smokes. better go for a blast in town until smoke is gone before i take it to the highway..so you guys think it shouldnt be a prob right?True but I did also have oil spraying onto the mani, really it will be fine mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starlybruiser Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Just spray some brake cleaner/electrical cleaner on the manifold, it will get rid of the oil and evaporates very quickly, job done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevink Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks guys!!!I survived yesterdays drive and all smoke is gone, all clean now!i have an original air intake and even a heatshield on my exhaust manifold, so reaching the leaked oil was almost impossible.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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