98 mustang smoke problem

1998 FORD MUSTANG
6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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COREYZ
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I have a 98 mustang v6 3.8L just got a new oil pump for it but now again my oil preasure is dropping and now one of my headers on the driver side of the engine smokes when the engine warms up anyone know why?
Jan 3, 2011 at 1:05 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the header is smoking, make sure oil isn't leaking from the valve cover on to it. Also, when you replaced the pump, was the pickup tube and screen cleaned? Finally, keep in mind, oil pressure is produced by the bearings in the engine. I don't know how many miles are on the vehicle, but if the bearing are worn excessively, a new pump still won't keep good pressure.
Feb 1, 2011 at 7:22 PM
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