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Date:         Fri, 18 Oct 2013 17:54:33 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: It runs!
Comments: To: David Moyal <moyald@GMAIL.COM>
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Having an engine produce visible smoke for that length of time indicates
something wrong. It can also mean the end of life for the O2 sensor and
catalytic conveter.


Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
David Moyal
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2013 11:28 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: It runs!


In my experience, an engine that's been sitting for a while may smoke for a
considerable length of time. Hundreds of miles, under load, not just idling.
If it runs well and doesn't leak any fluids, ignore the smoke, don't go too
far from home, and start driving it regularly. Worry about it if it is still
there after, say, 1000 miles. "Just my humble opinion based on limited
experience."
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