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Old 01-21-2019, 07:13 PM   #55
Russell Ashley
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Re: 58 Bel Air 348ci

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin View Post
Update, Haven't found anyone local to rebuild the heater core but the car is purring nicely and the AC is still charged and blows ice cubes. Had a weird isuue the other day when I putted around town for about an hour though. I pulled into the driveway and the left exhaust started smoking. Started her back up the next day and it smoked for a second or two and went away. Oil issue? Valve seal? Rebuilt engine so I am baffled yet again...
It could be that the holes in the engine that let oil drain back down to the pan might be partially blocked and letting it puddle up to the valve seals. It's not that uncommon, and an easy fix.
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