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Old 11-23-2011, 09:15 AM
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So I just got done replacing intake manifold gaskets, spark plugs, o2 sensors, oil, And fuel filter but When I started her up lastnight I had some white exhaust smoke should I be concerned? Any opinions would be appreciated. This was on a 96 lt1
Old 11-23-2011, 11:41 AM
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Does the smoke smell sweet? If it does, then that means that you're burning engine coolant, and that could be something more serious like a blown head gasket.
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no sweet smell. im pretty sure theres no head gasket problems as they are only about 3 months old, never know though,
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no sweet smell. im pretty sure theres no head gasket problems as they are only about 3 months old, never know though,
how long did your car sit without being turned on? Same thing happened to mine. However mine was a bad head gasket, maybe yours is just condensation. Check your oil constantly to see if you have any coolant mixed in there. If not, take her for a short spin to see if it goes away.
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finally was able to get it off the lift tonight and take her for a spin and the smoke went away but i will still check my oil often for a while just to make sure



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