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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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Turn left and smoke

Alright. I have an 87 v6 that if i make a hard left it smokes at the steering wheel and drivers side under the hood close to the firewall. Looked under the hood and everything looks fine. I noticed its only when i make u turns. Also i put a brand new altenator on and it already sounds like the old one which just locked up one day out of the blue. Need help.

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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Car: '83 Z28, '07 Charger SRT8
Engine: 454ci, 6.1 Hemi
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Re: Turn left and smoke

What color is the smoke? What does it smell like?
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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Car: 87 camaro v6
Engine: 173/ 2.8
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Re: Turn left and smoke

white and cant describe the smell of it. its not burning oil and its not over heating.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 04:12 AM
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Engine: '85 Monte SS L69 305
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Re: Turn left and smoke

If it kind of stings (or tingles) in your nose then it's PVC wire insulation.
You could have an unfused wire being pinched by the engine, steering gear, or wheel suspension. If so you could be facing an electrical fire and serious damage. I'd put a lot of effort to inspect everything closely and locate the culprit. Get under the car if you have to, but take care to support the car.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Re: Turn left and smoke

My first thought was coolant or some other fluid like windshield washer fluid or something spilling out on turns and landing on the exhaust.
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