Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 23:11:54 GMT From: Mark Trudgill <mtrudgillnopsamet.co.uk> Subject: Re: White Smoke on Start
The message <7353p5$1c2c$2nopsamsvr04-int.news.prodigy.com> from "Dave Katz" <DAVEKATZnopsamigy.net> contains these words: > Generally, white smoke indicates a head gasket problem: coolant in the > cylinder. Or a new pope. As JP is still alive, first retorque the cylinder > head. If that doesn't fix it, replace the head gasket. Fix it soon, before > your rings deteriorate. I'd say that was his problem, as pressure builds up coolant is weeping into the cylinders from somewhere. Mark Trudgill.. > thomashi wrote in message <734r3j$gkt$1nopsam1.exit109.com>... > >When I start my '87 turbo, I have white smoke after starting while idling. > >Smoke is heavier when I press the accelerator. After I drive around a > >little, no smoke while idling. > > > >What is this a sign of? > > > >Tom > > > >