smokes alot what to do
11-19-02, 03:34 PM
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smokes alot what to do
there is a 90 gxl im trying to buy but it smokes alot and then it dies could you suggest what the problem could be i need alot of help
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the smoke is white it has 108k on the car i dont no many details because it isnt my car what is a compression test? the car started right up after from sitting for 2 years he killed the car before it had a chance to die but he said it would i imagine the car would start again after it diesbut i dont know
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depends on the level of rebuild...
$1000 - $3000
pineappleracing.com has lots of good info
Compression test - most likely u will need to go to mazda dealer. The use a special meter. Ask for comp. test ($100+ ???) That will tell u the condition of the engine.
$1000 - $3000
pineappleracing.com has lots of good info
Compression test - most likely u will need to go to mazda dealer. The use a special meter. Ask for comp. test ($100+ ???) That will tell u the condition of the engine.
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When the water seals went bad on my 88 TII it did not smoke but it had instant pressure in the radiator hose that would pop it. It was from the engine compression passing the seal into my cooling system. The compression test will tell if you have bad seal. You need a haynes manual for a little help.
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It could just be from sitting for so long, I got a '86 base started after sitting for 7 months that smoked like none other for a good 30 minutes and then it cleared up and idled perfectly and never had a problem again. Let it idle for a while and see if it clears up, then shut it off let it cool down and try again.
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