Re: Any Diesel specialists out there?

Kenny Humbard (kenny505@earthlink.net)
Thu, 28 Jan 1999 17:42:53 -0500

I have an 82 505 TD. It smokes like nuts when I start it up cold. A cloud of
bluish white smoke drifts down my front yard. And if the wind isn't blowing,
You can't see through the cloud... :)

ken

>I need some advice regarding diesel engines (non-turbo). Don't all rush!
I
>have a 404 diesel (XD88 engine). When the engine is warm and I'm motoring
>along I notice little puffs of whitish smoke coming from the exhaust. At
>the same time, the engine seems to splutter and runs a quite rough. Is
this
>to do with injection or perhaps something else like head-gasket/valve
seals?
>
>When I start up on a cold morning, my Pug puts out a huge amount of white
>smoke which goes away as the engine warms up. It seems to smoke more than
a
>diesel should. This huge cloud of smoke doesn't smell like oil, but rather
>diesel which is why I'm not sure about it. Your expert opinion will be
much
>appreciated.
>
>Kevin Baker
>Cape Town
>
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