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Mar 14, 2011 | 04:06 PM

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rear main seal = exhaust smoke?

could a bad rear main seal cause smoke to come out the exhaust?

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Mar 14, 2011 | 04:29 PM

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I don't see how that would work. It would be leaking oil between the bell housing and motor. Not leaking it into the combustion chamber.

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Mar 14, 2011 | 04:45 PM

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I don't see how that would work. It would be leaking oil between the bell housing and motor. Not leaking it into the combustion chamber.

+1 leaking rear main seal will make your clutch slip.

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Mar 14, 2011 | 05:07 PM

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thanks for the prompt replies

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