when just ignited, it is claimed that engine becomes VERY VERY smokey, but disappears once the engine reaches operational temp. What has actually caused this? and how much would it cost to repair? or replacing it with a new engine? thanks!!
2006-09-12 15:48:03 · 8 answers · asked by Ricky 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
2nd answer is good but if the smoke is as bad as you indicate then just valve seals is a temporary cure. most likely the valve guides are worn and a must be replaced after this is done the valve seats will have to be dressed[concentric with new guides] and of course the valves ground. plan on between 150 and 250 [U.S. dollars] at the machine shop plus gasket set plus labor plus fluids note if this is a timing belt /interference fit engine and had a catastrophic event and a cheepo repair the valve guides may actually be broken and sliding with valve [ive only seen this once] but the head was ruined as it had worn the guide hole past any available oversizes
2006-09-12 16:16:20 · answer #1 · answered by hobbabob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hippie is somewhat wright. Some engines....like the 2.3 pinto engine, you cannot just pull the keepers off of the valves, some have to go to the machine shop or at least come off and have special tools. You can do a quick fix by replacing 1 quart of engine oil with tranny fluid. This will make the valve seals swell up enough to seal a little better. Good luck. Don't worry, it won't hurt the car to burn a little oil just when it's cold. You can drive it forever like this if you don't mind it too much.
2006-09-12 16:28:28 · answer #2 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The controls and electronics used to administration the engine on your automobile have come a protracted way interior the final 10 years. specific, you are able to actual start up the automobile, buckle up and be on your way in spite of the undeniable fact that it is optimal to be trouble-free on throttle inputs because of the fact the engine is warming up for the 1st jiffy or couple of miles. if it particularly is chilly, nicely supply it an extra minute earlier pulling away as i'm specific you will sense the stiffness interior the automobile because it starts to pass. you will no longer harm it by no longer letting it idle for a jiffy, yet you is in simple terms no longer doing the engine any favors in case you're aggressive with it whilst it is absorbing warmth and warming up.
2016-12-12 07:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
valve seals are leaking through and into the piston when shut off and sitting,,,,u can fix this with goin to your local parts store and buying a kit that hooks to your air compressor and spark plug hole,,,that keeps the valve up while u change the seal,,,,if the valve falls down,,,the thing will lay on the piston and u will have to take the head off the motor to fish it out
2006-09-12 15:52:52 · answer #4 · answered by ir_hippie44 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't specify the color of the smoke. That's important. If it's an older car with a carb., it could be a simple choke adjustment will fix it. (black smoke)
If it's a newer car, I suggest looking elsewhere. (black OR any other smoke)
2006-09-12 16:58:02 · answer #5 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG DONT BUY THE CAR!! lol you dont need the problems that your gonna be dealing with, why do u think they are getting rid of it!??? They know whats wrong or they'd fix it themselves if its all that.... mechanic' daughter here!!
2006-09-12 15:58:08 · answer #6 · answered by BonnieJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i knew what kind of car it was and the engine size would have helped a lot,,i cant answer this one,,not enough info on it,sorry.
2006-09-12 15:52:32 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
valve guide seals.
2006-09-12 17:23:42 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Superman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋