blackdiamond18 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Alright you guys, I'm not to sure if his would be the right thread, but here we go. So today, my friend, who's drives an 05 legacy gt(why he's not on the forum is beyond me) encountered a problem. As we were driving, smoke started to rise from the hood. We also started to get smoke into the car, cause the heat was on outside air. So we immedietly pulled over. We checked the temperature gauage for the engine, and it said the engine was fine. Afterwards, we popped the hood. It seemed like the smoke was coming from the passenger side of the car, behind the engine. It looked like it was coming from the down pipe and cat area. Do you guys think it could be an oil leak? Another thing, he has his cv boot torn, and it's been spitting out the grease on the car, could it be that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Its the boot slinging grease on the downpipe. It should smell horrible. I would get that fixed fairly soon if it has been torn awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdiamond18 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 [QU OTE=KCwagon;4669808]Its the boot slinging grease on the downpipe. It should smell horrible. I would get that fixed fairly soon if it has been torn awhile. I figured. Yea it smells awful Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobaruGT Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 If not that then check the passenger valve cover. Just had mine replaced as it was dripping oil on the up pipe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Updated parts list since original part-out here. Original Full part-out of my LGT HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgt_nube Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Leaking valve cover is very common at some high mileage. A few photos of the LGT My current ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 If not that then check the passenger valve cover. Just had mine replaced as it was dripping oil on the up pipe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Leaking valve cover is very common at some high mileage. The valve covers do leak on the passenger side but smoke usually doesn't roll out of the hood and smell bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdiamond18 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 Good to know guys, I'll let him know. Thanks for all the help Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 my radiator was cracked on my wagon, and I saw very light steam/smoke come out of the scoop. Some of the spots where the hoses connect had small cracks, and also on the plastic end tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Replace the CV boot and check the passenger side valve cover gasket. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobaruGT Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Smoke rooolled out of my hood when my VC leaked, but only because it was dripping on my up pipe and burning off. Made me pretty nervous when I witnessed it bc I thought my car may be on fire, Ha! And at the time there were no cool Honda guys with the extinguisher on the pillar nearby to come to the rescue. You're likely right about the cv boot though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Updated parts list since original part-out here. Original Full part-out of my LGT HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 CV Boot Turbo Oil Feed Line Turbo Coolant Feed Line Passenger side Valve Cover Gasket Those are the possible items on that side of the car that can cause this. Most likely the CV. -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/153798190.jpg Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Enthusiasts since 2001. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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