white smoke for exhaust!!
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Dear All,
After a hard run yesterday my engine is having white smoke from the left exhaust. I am talking a about continues and not just from moment of starting! Is it the valve guide issue or could it be something else? What can be done and around what dollar sign are we talking about?
Please help....and Thanks
After a hard run yesterday my engine is having white smoke from the left exhaust. I am talking a about continues and not just from moment of starting! Is it the valve guide issue or could it be something else? What can be done and around what dollar sign are we talking about?
Please help....and Thanks
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I had black smoke when my valve guides wore out on my previous '87. Has your oil consumption gone up, say to 1 qt per 400 miles?
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Terry,
I found that the oil consumption is higher. Exactly how much high I cannot say but eg during top up when the oil level is at middle (gauge) and usually after three weeks of driving, I presume at at the distance of 300-400km?) the gauge level will drop to red zone. I don't know if that is meaning much....
I found that the oil consumption is higher. Exactly how much high I cannot say but eg during top up when the oil level is at middle (gauge) and usually after three weeks of driving, I presume at at the distance of 300-400km?) the gauge level will drop to red zone. I don't know if that is meaning much....
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I did a search but could not find anything describing the source of white smoke. Can't tell from your oil gauge; you need to read the dipstick exactly for a quart's consumption. Time for someone more knowlegable to opine here.
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I just came in to ask exactly the same question.. mine's not smoking from the pipes but from the wheel arches/grille.... she's only done it once but it's worrying.
I've only done a couple of oil changes so I can't say whether mine is drinking more than she should... I'm thinking worn valve guides (appears to be getting more common)?
Eeek!
I've only done a couple of oil changes so I can't say whether mine is drinking more than she should... I'm thinking worn valve guides (appears to be getting more common)?
Eeek!
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Dan,
Is it leaking from the right rear wheel arch? If so maybe one of the hoses to the oil tank is leaking a little oil and dripping on something hot enough to make smoke.
Is it leaking from the right rear wheel arch? If so maybe one of the hoses to the oil tank is leaking a little oil and dripping on something hot enough to make smoke.
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Do you have cats?
After I took mine out, I've noticed little smoke when idling (not when I start) coming from right side exhaust which means left side valve guides are probably little worn. There was nothing when I had the cat.
Most likely many of us would have little smoke but with the cat, you don't see it since it gets vaporized in the cat.
My car doesn't consume oil much at all so I'm not worried but if yours start consuming, it's time to do something.
Interestingly, after hard driving (i.e. day at the track) my engine doesn't smoke at all, and I mean nothing, few weeks street driving and it starts to come back. I guess I just need to be at the track often enough!
After I took mine out, I've noticed little smoke when idling (not when I start) coming from right side exhaust which means left side valve guides are probably little worn. There was nothing when I had the cat.
Most likely many of us would have little smoke but with the cat, you don't see it since it gets vaporized in the cat.
My car doesn't consume oil much at all so I'm not worried but if yours start consuming, it's time to do something.
Interestingly, after hard driving (i.e. day at the track) my engine doesn't smoke at all, and I mean nothing, few weeks street driving and it starts to come back. I guess I just need to be at the track often enough!
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Mine IS over 100,000km and the smoking isn't that obvious unless I'm stuck in traffic for a period of time. I only noticed it as I got out and walked away - I -always- look back (gotta love the shape) and noticed it (indeed out of the RIGHT arch) and grille... I need a better look but weather has so far stopped me.
I'll check what I can see - she's getting a service soon (DIY!) so I'll either find the cause or worry some more. Cheers!
I'll check what I can see - she's getting a service soon (DIY!) so I'll either find the cause or worry some more. Cheers!
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I shouldn't be posting while hung over, but here goes...
I may be just clouding the issue with some 3.2 motor stuff, but isn't there an oil system vent tube that goes to the airbox? I'm vaguely remembering that an overfilled oil tank can put oil into the airbox.
unfortunately, it looks to be a more serious problem, as the smoke is only on one side.
Good luck Winsome, hope its not serious.
I may be just clouding the issue with some 3.2 motor stuff, but isn't there an oil system vent tube that goes to the airbox? I'm vaguely remembering that an overfilled oil tank can put oil into the airbox.
unfortunately, it looks to be a more serious problem, as the smoke is only on one side.
Good luck Winsome, hope its not serious.