white start up smoke

rusty2407 · February 27th, 2009, 10:53 AM

Car smoke on startup after highway drives, compression tested good according the shop when they had it in for what turned out to be a bad dizzy. Any Ideas?

93hatch · February 27th, 2009, 11:01 AM

water in the cylinders, sure its not the head gasket?

Squints · February 27th, 2009, 11:20 AM

what does it smell like?

rusty2407 · February 27th, 2009, 11:38 AM

its white smoke, thinkin oil right? i thot water/coolant was blue.

Squints · February 27th, 2009, 11:45 AM

coolant will be white and smell sweet.

88-gt-t-top · February 27th, 2009, 11:51 AM

Yeah, oil generally has a blueish tint, and coolant is generally white... smells like pancake syrup(to me).

Squints · February 27th, 2009, 11:52 AM

just don't put it on your waffles.

88-gt-t-top · February 27th, 2009, 11:53 AM

yeah... side note: remember Ecto Cooler.... MMMmmm green liquid

rusty2407 · February 27th, 2009, 11:53 AM

hahaha ok i guess i had that one backwards, my oil seems to be coolant free, so it must be leaking somewhere other than head gasket right?

88-gt-t-top · February 27th, 2009, 11:58 AM

Possibly a cracked head? Cracked lower manifold? Maybe a bad throttle body? just thinking alloud...

Squints · February 27th, 2009, 11:59 AM

is it gray or white? if it's gray(ish), that could be a sign of not enough fuel, bad PCV.

rusty2407 · February 27th, 2009, 12:04 PM

it is greyish, but that was going to be my next question, timing is spot on, however plugs look lean, but car smells EXTREMELY rich and gets about 6mpg city.

i go 80 miles/tank

PCV valve is brand new btw

flattusmaximus78 · February 27th, 2009, 12:16 PM

80 miles to the tank! wtf. I get 177 to a tank hci car ripping on it.

707Stang · February 27th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by rusty2407

it is greyish, but that was going to be my next question, timing is spot on, however plugs look lean, but car smells EXTREMELY rich and gets about 6mpg city. i go 80 miles/tank

PCV valve is brand new btw

Oh my god dude really?

Squints · February 27th, 2009, 12:23 PM

wow. 80 miles to a tank?

rusty2407 · February 27th, 2009, 12:33 PM

yeah i cant for the life of me figure out why, the only thing i can think is the 24s are leaking constantly

baine21225 · February 27th, 2009, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by rusty2407

it is greyish, but that was going to be my next question, timing is spot on, however plugs look lean, but car smells EXTREMELY rich and gets about 6mpg city. i go 80 miles/tank

PCV valve is brand new btw

6mpg......you making like 900 hp?

rusty2407 · February 27th, 2009, 12:40 PM

just about, the quarter mile is still roughly stock times tho, all the wheelspin

hahaha im hoping im pushing 220 rwhp

Squints · February 27th, 2009, 12:45 PM

i'd guess 190-195

89LX347 · February 27th, 2009, 01:35 PM

even 1000 HP cars get better mileage than that, seriously. i got 21 MPG with my old 347. anyway you NEED to figure out the problem, especially if you have a fuel leak. or else your gonna find you watching your car burn to the ground.

February 27th, 2009, 10:53 AM	#1
rusty2407 Regular 1991 Ford Mustang LX Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 102 iTrader: 0 reviews	white start up smoke Car smoke on startup after highway drives, compression tested good according the shop when they had it in for what turned out to be a bad dizzy. Any Ideas? __________________ BBK CAI and Shorty Headers, Cobra Upper/Lower Intake, Walbro 110, 24# Injectors, larger throttle body, maf, Drilled and slotted front rotors, King Cobra clutch, Cobra wheels w/ sumitomo tires, flowmasters

February 27th, 2009, 11:01 AM	#2
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	water in the cylinders, sure its not the head gasket? __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

February 27th, 2009, 11:20 AM	#3
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	what does it smell like? __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say.

February 27th, 2009, 11:38 AM	#4
rusty2407 Regular 1991 Ford Mustang LX Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 102 iTrader: 0 reviews	its white smoke, thinkin oil right? i thot water/coolant was blue. __________________ BBK CAI and Shorty Headers, Cobra Upper/Lower Intake, Walbro 110, 24# Injectors, larger throttle body, maf, Drilled and slotted front rotors, King Cobra clutch, Cobra wheels w/ sumitomo tires, flowmasters

February 27th, 2009, 11:45 AM	#5
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	coolant will be white and smell sweet. __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say.

February 27th, 2009, 11:52 AM	#7
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	just don't put it on your waffles. __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say.

February 27th, 2009, 11:53 AM	#9
rusty2407 Regular 1991 Ford Mustang LX Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 102 iTrader: 0 reviews	hahaha ok i guess i had that one backwards, my oil seems to be coolant free, so it must be leaking somewhere other than head gasket right? __________________ BBK CAI and Shorty Headers, Cobra Upper/Lower Intake, Walbro 110, 24# Injectors, larger throttle body, maf, Drilled and slotted front rotors, King Cobra clutch, Cobra wheels w/ sumitomo tires, flowmasters

February 27th, 2009, 11:59 AM	#11
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	is it gray or white? if it's gray(ish), that could be a sign of not enough fuel, bad PCV. __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say.

February 27th, 2009, 12:04 PM	#12
rusty2407 Regular 1991 Ford Mustang LX Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 102 iTrader: 0 reviews	it is greyish, but that was going to be my next question, timing is spot on, however plugs look lean, but car smells EXTREMELY rich and gets about 6mpg city. i go 80 miles/tank PCV valve is brand new btw __________________ BBK CAI and Shorty Headers, Cobra Upper/Lower Intake, Walbro 110, 24# Injectors, larger throttle body, maf, Drilled and slotted front rotors, King Cobra clutch, Cobra wheels w/ sumitomo tires, flowmasters

February 27th, 2009, 12:16 PM	#13
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	80 miles to the tank! wtf. I get 177 to a tank hci car ripping on it. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

February 27th, 2009, 12:23 PM	#15
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	wow. 80 miles to a tank? __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say.

February 27th, 2009, 12:33 PM	#16
rusty2407 Regular 1991 Ford Mustang LX Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 102 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah i cant for the life of me figure out why, the only thing i can think is the 24s are leaking constantly __________________ BBK CAI and Shorty Headers, Cobra Upper/Lower Intake, Walbro 110, 24# Injectors, larger throttle body, maf, Drilled and slotted front rotors, King Cobra clutch, Cobra wheels w/ sumitomo tires, flowmasters

February 27th, 2009, 12:40 PM	#18
rusty2407 Regular 1991 Ford Mustang LX Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 102 iTrader: 0 reviews	just about, the quarter mile is still roughly stock times tho, all the wheelspin hahaha im hoping im pushing 220 rwhp __________________ BBK CAI and Shorty Headers, Cobra Upper/Lower Intake, Walbro 110, 24# Injectors, larger throttle body, maf, Drilled and slotted front rotors, King Cobra clutch, Cobra wheels w/ sumitomo tires, flowmasters

February 27th, 2009, 12:45 PM	#19
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	i'd guess 190-195 __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say.

February 27th, 2009, 01:35 PM	#20
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	even 1000 HP cars get better mileage than that, seriously. i got 21 MPG with my old 347. anyway you NEED to figure out the problem, especially if you have a fuel leak. or else your gonna find you watching your car burn to the ground. __________________ I believe in art when it is not seen. I believe in music when it is not audible. I believe in God when He is silent.

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