Numbchux Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 so I got my car started up today, and it ran really crappy for a few minutes, then, I reved it up some, it started to run smoother, then billowed white smoke from the exhaust. I haven't driven it, so I don't know if I lost power, but just from reving it, it doesn't sound like I've lost compression on any cilyndars... could there be another source for all this white smoke?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 er um .... so how about those Mets .... (theres only one place white smoke billows out from in a engine) Take off your radiator cap, fill the radiator, start the car with the cap off, look for bubbles. Keep an eye on the temp gauge. how many miles on this puppy? nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Ohhhh....... Sounds exactly like what happened my '85 GL a while back. Shortly after the white cloud episode, it started burning coolant pretty bad, and by the end of the summer, I was adding a half a gallon of water every 20 miles. I never did notice any loss of power. Finally did the head gasket before winter came (because I couldn't use plain water in the winter and it would get expensive, plus water doesn't make bad smelling smoke) Has it badly overheated recently? Mine was really badly overheated when the thermostat stuck closed about three months before it started blowing smoke. I think that's what initiated it. If it is the HG, don't dispair. It's a relatively easily fixed problem (compared to throwing a rod or bearing). If the rest of the car's worth it, fix it, and it'll run another 150k. Zeke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Look on the bright side ..you de-carbonizing the engine. You wont notice a power loss with a blown head gasket, unless you melt the engine. nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Could be a leaking intake gasket as well. Try starting it up and looking for bubbles in the coolant, as that will tell you if its a HG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted October 2, 2005 Author Share Posted October 2, 2005 OK...wtf! I tried starting it up yesterday to watch the rad, and it wouldn't start, turned over, fired, but wouldn't run. Then today, on the way out the door, I tried it again, it started right up, of course, I was in too big of a hurry, and forgot to check for bubbles, but no more white smoke, a little blue smoke at first, but as soon as I reved it up, it was much better. maybe it just got a little water in it, and as soon as it burned it off, the smoke stopped...maybe it's fine?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I'd suspect intake manifold gaskets first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobme Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 It's not a headgasket! Hey....U said...."please tell me.......":-p But really, it might not be a head gasket. Do the bubble test, and check the oil for watter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now