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Old 03-14-11, 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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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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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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thanks for the prompt replies
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