1985 smoke machine
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1985 smoke machine
hi my friend has a 85 rex that his father bought and they have been having problems with the car sence day one right now at idle the car blows white smoke out the exhaust like crazy but not one the engine is at speed also the car has a hard time staying running while in gear any ideas?
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My guess would be a leaky waterjacket seal, or coolant o-ring... Just my guess though, you may want to wait for some second and third opinions. I would say his car is transforming into an expensive, starter-driven water pump
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If you're lucky it's just a blown seal between the intake manifold and block. That's were I'd check first. If one of the internal seals have blown then you're looking at an engine rebuild.
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thanks i will talk to my friend and see if we can figure out which one it is his father is thinking of giving up on the car and selling if for a couple hundred bucks i might take it
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The best way I can think of to differentiate between the blown water jacket or the intake manifold seal is to have the radiator cap off and the engine cold. Crank it and see if bubbles come from the radiator. (Helps to have a friend.) Or see if the coolant smells like fuel or exhaust.
If yes to either, It's gonna need a rebuild.
If no, just deal with the intake.
If you really wanna be the hit at your next party, park it inside and start some techno music. Free smoke machine and everyone gets stoned off the fumes for free too.
If yes to either, It's gonna need a rebuild.
If no, just deal with the intake.
If you really wanna be the hit at your next party, park it inside and start some techno music. Free smoke machine and everyone gets stoned off the fumes for free too.
Last edited by Pele; 02-25-02 at 05:58 PM.
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