Engine Smoke

[DarkAngel]

Hello, it's me again :)

i have one question :
when i start my Z, the engine smoke for about 5mn to 10mn and then its ok
it happens often when the car stayed for a certain amount of time without moving
is it normal ?

here is a pic from where it comes (left part of the engine)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/34/ms5n.jpg

and a video
http://youtu.be/qG_aVo_l6C0

Thanks

[GOLDCYLON]

How many miles on the car? How is the oil consumpton ?

[DarkAngel]

it has 19000 miles
didn't notice abnormal oil consumption yet
i add a little sometimes

[LGAFF]

There is a nut/stud that holds the header on that is leaking oil, needs to be resealed....only other issue might be cam sensor seal is leaking

[We Gone]

Header bolt or cam-cover? has to leaking on the exhaust manifold. Have you gotten up under it and done an inspection?

[DarkAngel]

did a quick inspection and i didn't saw leak but i had nothing to lift the car to verify more closely :(

[cvette98pacecar]

Lee can help you with the cam cover emblems.

[DarkAngel]

i've ordered the emblems from jerry gaskets already ;)

[LGAFF]

The header stud leak can be deceiving it can run down the header....

[cvette98pacecar]

i've ordered the emblems from jerry gaskets already ;)

Jerry is a great person. He is a big asset to the ZR-1 Net Registry.

[GOLDCYLON]

The header stud leak can be deceiving it can run down the header....


Yep

[DarkAngel]

i have the original emblems but the paint is gone on some parts

[Paul Workman]

i have the original emblems but the paint is gone on some parts

Don't loose the emblems. Might be some NCRS car that needs some original$.

[DarkAngel]

i've checked Header bolt and cam-cover and it seems it doesn't come from there
everything is well tighten

you mention sensor cam but i have no idea where the sensor cam is?
is it easily reachable ?

[GOLDCYLON]

Cam sensor is on the drivers side of the engine. On the side of the motor between the 3rd and 4th plenum runner if you follow from the top down to the side of the motor. It's protected by a little metal heat shield and is retained with one bolt. It also has a o ring