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fayson · Jan 21, 2011, 01:50 PM

I just bought a 2000 cadillac DTS and when I turn it on the engine start smoking under the hood it is came close to the exhaust area and when I keep it turned on it look like the car want to get a fire I donuu whatts going on any ideas? Please help mee guys

smoothy · Jan 21, 2011, 01:54 PM

Leaking Valve cover gasket? Take it to a mechanic.

fayson · Jan 21, 2011, 02:13 PM

What is gasket ? And do you think this is the problem ? I called mechanic but I want to know what is the problem first , I don't trust them they will screw me

And thanks anyway

Zemuss · Jan 21, 2011, 03:22 PM

Those northstar engines have a bad reputation with them. What does the smoke smell like? Is it like burned plastic/rubber smell or morre like oil smell.

smoothy · Jan 21, 2011, 04:50 PM

The problem you have here is this... IF you get enough oil or flamible material on the exhaust manifolds you can have an underhood fire.

So unfortunately you really have little choice... drive it like that and maybe get a ticket for the smoke (yes they CAN do that) or watch it catch fire... or have it fixed.

Problem is whatever is wrong here is clearly beyond your ability to fix yourself. You WILL have to pay a mechanic to repair it as a result.

There are a couple of possible sources... any of them require a mechanic... or a mechanically tallented person with the correct tools and skills to correct.

Really hate to say that... but it's the situation you are in... because its going to be next to impossible to be exactly precise without actually getting under the hood of your car to see it with our own eyes.. Just too many possibilities of exactly what from exactly where. And nothing leaking in that magnitude is something to ignore.

fayson · Jan 21, 2011, 07:45 PM

Its smell more like oil , I mean before that I found the insulant getteng fair and I extinguished the fire with water
Any way I dismantled the insulant , but the car still smoking and smell like oil and it is smoke so bad

fayson · Jan 21, 2011, 07:58 PM

I called a mechanic to fix it in my place do you think that will cost me a lot?

smoothy · Jan 21, 2011, 08:33 PM

What it costs depends a LOT on the labor rates in your area... and exactly what is leaking.

fayson · Jan 23, 2011, 12:45 PM

Thanks bro I will try to find a good MEC THANKS!

smoothy · Jan 23, 2011, 02:30 PM

Wish I could be more specific than that, but within 200 miles from where I live labor rates range from $25 an hour to $185. Then there is the mechanics skill. And like I said... lots of potiential leak sources. Some easy to fix, others very involved.

Get recommendations from people you know when possible before picking a shop.