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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 11:01 PM
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why the smoke?

my 88 conv, smokes when i let the gas go do you know why? its kind of blue color but then again it does not have the smoke pump it was canceled.
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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check the second gen forum

its definatly oil
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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so the seals are blown?
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 08:53 AM
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i am experiencing the same problem. mine is a turbo so i changed the turbo twice and still smokes when i let go of the gas. i think its the oil seals. i going with a rebuild or a cheap used motor. if anyone has any other suggestions before i tear it down let me know. thanks.
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