To: | Dirk de Boer <deboer@duke.usask.ca> |
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Subject: | Re: Causes of blue smoke on start-up of 1966 MGB. Valve stem seals? |
From: | "Christopher W. Reichle" <Christopher.W.Reichle@students.Miami.EDU> |
Date: | Mon, 28 Aug 1995 13:54:05 -0400 (EDT) |
On Mon, 28 Aug 1995, Dirk de Boer wrote: > The last two weeks my 1966 MGB has emitted a blueish cloud of smoke on > start-up. The engine starts up right away, and there is no smoke on > acceleration or deceleration. Also, it seems that there is more smoke > if the car has been standing longer. > My first guess is that the valve stem seals need replacement but I > wonder if there are any other possible causes. Sounds like your valve guides might be worn a bit. > > Dirk > |
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