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Old Mar 9th, 2014, 02:49   #1
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Hello again
Having another small issue with my 1990 volvo 240. Ive been working on this project for about a month or two now and it has mostly sat dormant for this time. I need a battery as the one I have is fried but I recentely charged it up to run the car and see how it goes. I have recentely replaced the maf sensor and cleaned throttle bodie. It runs much better now but im getting some white smoke on acceleration, little to none at idle. Very worried it might be headgasket but im not losing coolant no smoke out of dip stick tube and the smoke is not very heavy or sweet smelling and it doesnt overheat the temp gauge stays right in the middle, I also heard that as it runs you can check the coolant tank for bubbles and no bubbles. Im thinking it may be just condensation from it sitting as its quite damp and very cold where I live.
Sorry for the long write up I just want to as detailed as I can. Any help greatky appreciated
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Old Mar 9th, 2014, 07:48   #2
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As I've got no cat to catch it, mine sends out clouds of condensation on start up in the cold, especially if its been sat for a few days. It will steam up the back window (outside) for the first few miles on start up! Once the engine is up to temperature though there is no condensation at all.

Do you still get 'smoke' when you are fully warmed up?

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probably just valve stem seals how many miles has it done
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Old Mar 9th, 2014, 18:09   #4
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That would be blue smoke, I think?

Blue = oil
Black with rich mixture
White = steam
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Yeah I get some smoke when its warmed up but it only comes when I hit the gas. Ive only let it run for about 15-20 minutes maybe 3 times in the past 2 months. And the smoke has no blue hue to itm its very light but white and theres lots of moisture (water droplets) coming out as well. The car has 411,000km
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