Re: Causes of blue smoke on start-up of 1966 MGB. Valve stem seals?

["Christopher W. Reichle" <Christopher.W.Reichle@students.Miami.EDU>]

On Mon, 28 Aug 1995, Dirk de Boer wrote:

> The last two weeks my 1966 MGB has emitted a blueish cloud of smoke on 
> start-up. The engine starts up right away, and there is no smoke on 
> acceleration or deceleration. Also, it seems that there is more smoke 
> if the car has been standing longer.
> My first guess is that the valve stem seals need replacement but I 
> wonder if there are any other possible causes.

Sounds like your valve guides might be worn a bit.

> 
> Dirk
>