Word on the street is that PLM97@aol.com said:
>Any ideas as to types of problems "puff
>of blue smoke" might indicate....
Then Skye said:
>blue smoke = oil - valves and/or rings
>shot black smoke = fuel - mixture too rich >white smoke = coolant -
cracked head
I would add to this: Smoke on start up, then clearing up, is valve
guides.
Burning oil when you accelerate hard, on the other hand, usually
indicates worn/broken rings.
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