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Old 25th September 2014, 18:36   #1
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Default 1.8 head gasket

if head gasket gone would engine smoke but which goes once warmed up?

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Old 25th September 2014, 18:39   #2
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you would get a Lot of white smoke
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engine smoke but which goes once warmed up.

Valve guides? what are these like to replace.
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Old 25th September 2014, 19:33   #4
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If you are getting white smoke (steam) on start up and a rough idle until the engine warms up a bit could be the inlet manifold gasket.
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engine smoke but which goes once warmed up.
I see that you're asking on behalf of someone else Barry. What colour is the smoke? Are there any other symptoms?

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