ruddiger52

Ok I bought this old 83 T/A 305 Crossfire for about 2k. High Miles. It cost me about 1400 just to get it to pass smog check in LA. It runs pretty well. Starts right up everytime. But now whenever I shut the car off the engine smokes for about 3 min and has a mild burning smell. The smoke seems to come from the back of the engine. It never smokes on start up or while driving. I do notice a smell while idling but no smoke until shut off. Is this engine close to being toast or what?? Any advice is much appreciated.

Thanks

84'Firebird

iTrader: (1)

Valve cover gaskets, happens all the time with these cars, nothing major.

ruddiger52

Thank you Bandit84 I will check that out asap.

84'Firebird

iTrader: (1)

what tends to happen is the valve cover gaskets get worn out then a little oil splashes out the it burns off the side of the motor, it probaly smokes when it runs to but not as noticeable, like i said its not a real biggy. Mine does this too but im just going to leave it.

ruddiger52

Thanks man Ill probably get to it this weekend. I will post the results

91CamaroRS305

iTrader: (2)

Just to cement in the valve cover gasket answer, same here, except mine leaks down onto my exhaust.....argh, just been lazy about getting new covers.

nameinuse

Same here,a little dribble from the left rear.