Engine Smoking

[ufdan25]

For the last two weeks I've noticed my engine will smoke whenever I turn my steering wheel all the way towards one direction. A white smoke will come billowing out from the center of the engine. I have no idea what could be causing this. All fluid levels seem to be okay, but it has to be some type of fluid. My engine is running a little hotter than normal, so I suspect a coolant leak somewhere. Has anyone had a similar problem?

[Saudade]

Only when all the way? Which direction? Check your power steering pump, lines and steering box.

[ufdan25]

Originally Posted by Saudade

Only when all the way? Which direction? Check your power steering pump, lines and steering box.

Yeah, only when the wheel is turn all the way in either direction. It's done it when turned to the left and right. I'll go check the steering more thoroughly, but the engine temp increasing slightly is baffling me... thanks for the advice.

[Saudade]

Where you out wheeling, hit a pothole or anything when it began?

When you crank the wheel against the steering stops, the power steering pressure spikes. If you have a leak, it can easily spray on the exhaust manifold, block, or head.