Blue smoke at first starts
09-04-2006, 07:21 AM
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Blue smoke at first starts
Sometimes when I start the car, I see blue smoke coming out from exhaust. I don't want to believe something is wrong with my piston rings.
I'm using Autolite 3923 cold plugs. (I don't know how much colder than stock).
Cold plugs could be the reason of blue smoke at first starts?
I'm using Autolite 3923 cold plugs. (I don't know how much colder than stock).
Cold plugs could be the reason of blue smoke at first starts?
09-04-2006, 07:53 AM
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Re: Blue smoke at first starts
Originally Posted by wrd1972
Leaky valve seals. They must be replaced.
You would have to remove the valve covers, rockers and valve springs to get to them.
You would have to remove the valve covers, rockers and valve springs to get to them.
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09-04-2006, 08:54 AM
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Re: Blue smoke at first starts
Originally Posted by JustNO
OMG!!! I drove the new engine 450 miles, and now do I have to pull the heads ???????
09-04-2006, 11:35 AM
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Re: Blue smoke at first starts
Originally Posted by Dave89IROC
yeah, contact the builder
was it built for boost/nitrous(loose rings)?
if anything, he should be able to help you out with the valve seals
was it built for boost/nitrous(loose rings)?
if anything, he should be able to help you out with the valve seals
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09-05-2006, 05:36 AM
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Re: Blue smoke at first starts
450 miles? That's all????? I wouldn't do anything until it's broke in sufficently (and properly). After a thousand miles time to do a leak down test to eliminate most other causes of the problem. If the problem still exists. Chill man wait for it to come to you.
09-05-2006, 05:56 AM
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Re: Blue smoke at first starts
Yes 450 miles yet. I changed the oil third times. I think engine broke in, but yeah I should drive it a few thousand miles.
There is no blue smoke while engine is hot. I hope nothing wrong with piston rings right??
Oh and if I don't change my valve seals asap, what could be the worse thing??
There is no blue smoke while engine is hot. I hope nothing wrong with piston rings right??
Oh and if I don't change my valve seals asap, what could be the worse thing??
09-05-2006, 03:14 PM
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Re: Blue smoke at first starts
Here is a video of the coldstart, you will see blue smoke dissapears after a few seconds.
Oh and if there is abnormal sound on the engine would you let me know?
http://rapidshare.de/files/32078121/...Start.MPG.html
Oh and if there is abnormal sound on the engine would you let me know?
http://rapidshare.de/files/32078121/...Start.MPG.html
