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Old 01-17-2011, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by gitchies View Post
Sure sounds like the oil seperator to me. My 2001 4.4i did the same thing to me and that's what I ended up having to replace.
Yep. Smoke is a result of oil being pulled into the intake and engine. Don't try to start and drive it - the crankcase pressure will blow your solenoid gaskets, if it hasn't already. Hate to say it, but your X might be making that half hour trip to the dealer on a flatbed.
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