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Oil Fumes Coming into Car
Hi, I am looking for a little help on an issue I have. Ever since I put in my new oil thermostat I have been noticing oil smoke coming through the vents in my '71s. I can't see any oil coming from the thermostat or the oil pressure regulator, but I know somehow oil is getting to the heat sinks on the top of the engine and burning off and into the vents. I want to take the engine shroud off, but it looks involved. I have carbs so its pretty easy to get at, but there are a lot of bolts and connections holding the shroud to the top of the engine. So, I am looking for ideas. I can't even drive the car because I smell like an oil refinery when I get out so I need to figure out something. Pleeeease help.
Zac 
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what's it look like from underneath?
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Did you replace the oil thermostat o-ring? If not I imagine oil is coming from the thermostat and eventually running down onto the heat exchangers.
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Yes, I did replace the o-ring ont he thermostat. I have looked and I don't see any oil around the thermostat. I just looked at that shroud and it doesn't look like any fun to pull off. still searching...
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12-14-2003, 11:26 AM
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When I had this symptom I found that my headstuds had broken and oil was leaking down onto the exchangers and burning. But this is only my experience...
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12-14-2003, 11:51 AM
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Ouch Groesbeck !!!
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Had the exact same problem as grosbeck.
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1979 Porsche 911 SC 3.0
1974 Porsche 911 3.0
Yellow 911
