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Old Oct 31, 2002 | 03:34 AM
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Hi all,

I was hoping it was a simple problem. I was driving home and noticed a strange scent. Got home popped the hood and there was smoke everywhere. I noticed oil all over the the back of the firewall, on the headers, and on the hoses.(drivers side only). I was hoping it was the pvc mod. Tried to find a replacement, but it was to late. Checked the car to try to find the exact source of the leak, but now, the car is running hot, 243 within 8 minutes of idling and there is a slight knock to the engine. Any suggestions... Thanks
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Old Oct 31, 2002 | 11:53 AM
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Sounds like a blown head gasket to me. Are you losing coolant, too?
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