smoking problems

smoking problems

Postby brakeless » Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:23 pm

ok about like 2 or 3 months ago i got my truck fixed it was sitting for about 4 years and it was fixed and wasnt smoking when i took it home from the shop but now its smoking and the smoke is white (if that helps any) what can i do to make it stop?? any help would be great
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Re: smoking problems

Postby 79D50 » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:49 pm

replace the head gasket and look for water in the oil.
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Re: smoking problems

Postby leonwold » Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:40 pm

if the exhaust smells sweet its head gasket
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Re: smoking problems

Postby mxmikie » Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:41 am

replace the valve stem seals mitsubishi valve stem seals are junk
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Re: smoking problems

Postby smitty » Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:12 am

If your truck was sitting for about four years, and you just now got it out and started driving it, chances are you have a broken piston ring. If it didnt smoke at first, and all of a sudden started smoking, yes, it is very possible.
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