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anto

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I returned home last night with the 993 turbo (82,000 miles) warmed up nicely and noticed a little oil smoking on the underside of the rectangular tray that hangs under the engine. Apart from a little dirty oil residue there are no drops of oil on the garage floor. Should I have anything to worry about epecially as I am shortly to drive the beast down to Wales!
 
Probably the usual cam cover leak. It is usually very slight but can drip onto the heat exchangers and when the engine is hot from a fast run it burns off in a slight smoke haze.
 
Just had this issue sorted on my car (C4S with Turbo conversion). Was smoking very intermittently as oil burned off whatever it was dripping onto. Was indeed the cam cover on LHS (as John suggests). Not sure what the cost was as fixed under warranty from the dealer, but not major I shouldn't think. Would just take some oil if you're planning a long run, and check the level a bit more often than usual. Martin
 
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