Hi Paul,

even though you are diagnosing through a modem, you seem to have a very good feeling for the problem since some of your new questions "hit the mark". Thanks a lot so far.

1) Actually, engine oil and transmission oil was to low. (I have a transmission leak at the converter gasket which I do not tackle right now since it would make sense to combine it with rebuilding the tranny and this is a rather large sticker ...) I filled it up yesterday and there was no smoke today, but it could be accidental.

However, does your question point at something specific? I can not imagine low fluids generating the smoke ...

2) Sometimes, I have the smoke coming from under the hood as well, but not always. However the majority comes from the exhaust pipes and not from somewhere under the car.

I am curious what you had in mind with the questions ..

Thanks a lot

Stefan