Thread: 1985 300TD SERIOUS front oil leak and smoking underneath air filter housing
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Old 12-22-2011, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by tomas_maly View Post
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Perhaps I'll put the car on ramps and take a peak from underneath to see exactly where the smoke is coming from.
Well it could be the front crankshaft seal - it could be the rocker cover seal too.

I think the last thing you wrote is the best thing to do though.

It is always good to take a look yourself.
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