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Date:         Fri, 27 May 2005 13:13:56 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: BLowing white smoke
In-Reply-To:  <ee0d01c562e7$970594e0$6501a8c0@yoursz6x6sefxo>
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Even if it wasnąt the heads it would be the head gaskets.  Once blow by has
occurred tightening isn't a good solution.  The blow by is extremely
corrosive in that the steam vapor will literally plow a track through the
gasket and the metal of the head with pitting usually.




jimt


On 5/27/05 12:12 PM, "ROBERT DONALDS" <donalds1@VERIZON.NET> wrote:


> Z
> My guess would be cracked heads
> 
> Bob Donalds
> Boston Engine
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Zoltan" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 12:14 PM
> Subject: BLowing white smoke
> 
> 
> This morning the car started rough and than started to blow white smoke.
> The engine was reconditioned 2k miles ago.
> Would retightening help?
> Zoltan
> 
>
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