Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Question and advice asked for

[Lashdeep Singh (lashdeep]

It is normal for that specific engine (Flat and 180 deg V) layout. 

911s, older BMW bikes and others all do the same.

> On May 22, 2022, at 14:42, BRITT ROTHMAN via Ferrari <ferrari [at] 
> ferrarilist.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi guys,
> This is NOT my car ( Clyde’s ex car) . Had a question today from one of the 
> very few other owners of a 512tr here in Sweden. He got his car in October 
> last year so is new to it. He said he drove it today for about an hour, 
> parked it for 20 minutes and upon start up had “ a puff of blue smoke” which 
> was unusual enough he was concerned. Said car was driving normally, and when 
> he gave it the beans on the motorway afterwards he couldn’t see anything.
> 
> So to the Ferrari list I ask, based on this  limited description, anything to 
> worry about? Normal for an old car not driven to much for the past 8 months? 
> ( but started every two weeks) for 30 minutes. Could a little hot oil leak 
> down into the cylinders after a spirited run but not mean anything is wrong? 
> 
> Just your thoughts?
> Regards
> Britt in Stockholm 
> 
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