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mk2escortjimmy
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smoking pinto

Post by mk2escortjimmy »

iv just replaced my head gasket after the frost got to it, runs like a dream but puts out lots of white smoke. Its not using water or oil and iv run it for long enough to burn off any residue i think (bout 45 mins). Hardly any smoke at a constant 2500 rpm but returns at tick over and full throttle! Im baffled! Can anyone please help!! :(



ste4296
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Stem Seals?

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Have you tried replacing the stem seals? i know my mk1 cappa smoked like a bi*ch soon after i got it because i put a high grade motorsport oil in the engine that eroded the stem seals. I know its a ball ache of a job but i cant realy think of any other reason as to why it would be smoking! message me back anyways let me know what you think!........ste
Lets hope the light at the end of the tunnel isn't just a train!

mk2escortjimmy
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Post by mk2escortjimmy »

thanks for your reply, iv come to the conclusion that the head must be warped, i tried to get away without a skim but its gonna need one i think! Strange how its hardly uses any oil or water but then i didnt run it for very long, no smoke at certain revs surprised me too! Ill get a skim and try again with my fingers crossed! Should be back driving sideways soon enough!

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