If it's truly smoke, and not just steam, then no, not normal. Possibly burning coolant or oil, though oil usually looks blue. May also be running very lean. PS whines a little, especially at either steering lock, but not excessively. If it's more than that, you may be buying a PS pump soon. tx, bmc :) Ben McCafferty ben@volkscafe.com Volks Cafe 1823 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062 831-426-1244 http://www.volkscafe.com
> From: Matthew Libby <MLibby1@CFL.RR.COM> > Reply-To: Matthew Libby <MLibby1@CFL.RR.COM> > Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 11:11:35 -0500 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Smokey and the Whine > > 89 GL > > White smoke 7 minutes whenever van is started cold. Normal??? > > Power steering whines under load. Normal??? > > Thanks, > Matt |
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