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Tiny
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hi I have a mg zt 18-t I have had a new headgaskit 2 months ago and I still leakes water and now the check engine lights comes on and it jumps when you accelarate and there is a strong smell of burning and a fishey smell can you help?
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Sunday, August 24th, 2008 AT 8:19 AM

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Tiny
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Hi markblade,

You need a scan to fidn out what is causing the CEL to show.

Can the leaks be seen visually?

What does the burning smells like? Gas, oil, coolant (sweet)?
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Sunday, August 24th, 2008 AT 12:35 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for getting in touch the leak is just under the left front wheel and the smell is like a burning oily smell checked the oil no leaks the check engine lights is not always on and it loses power when you put your foot down
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Sunday, August 24th, 2008 AT 1:11 PM
Tiny
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Hi markblade,

During repair, some oil etc might have gotten onto the exhaust manifold or system and it requires some time for it to burn off.

Get a scan done even if the CEL does not show, the error should be recorded in the ECM.
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Monday, August 25th, 2008 AT 7:48 AM

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