Hello from NC. New to the forum and Jag family. The car had been sitting in a coworker's garage for a year and the interior and exterior were in pretty good condition, so I took it off her hands. After having the old fuel drained and new fuel added, it was discovered that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The FP was replaced, but there is white smoke coming from the exhaust. The mechanic is not certain what's causing it. ​​​​​Any suggestions??

 

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Welcome to the forums.

 

Welcome to the forums mekmo21,

White smoke is usually coolant. Anything in the reason for it sitting in the garage for a year that would indicate a possible cylinder head issue?

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ed-v8-x200-15/ to the S-Type forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the US Lower Atlantic Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/u...r-atlantic-66/ to find other members in your region.

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Graham

 

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Welcome to Jaguar Forums mekmo21,

Good to have you with us.
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Thanks.

 

Thanks.

 

My coworker's son opted to drive his girlfriend's car instead. Things we do for love, huh?? Before that decision, I was told it was riding smoothly and only had a 'loud' sound, possibly from the muffler and needed a new tire? Thanks for the tips and links!

 

Thanks.

 

Thanks. Will do.

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!

 

From one S-type owner to another... Welcome. The S-type forum is populated with a very friendly group and contains a wealth of knowledge.

 

Hello,
If your mechanic doesn't recognize "white smoke" as a coolant leak into the combustion cylinder then you need a better qualified mechanic.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Thanks.

 

Thanks. This forum has been super helpful and informative already.

 

ElinorB, you may be right. I've never read so much about coolant leaks and the color of smoke before this forum. :-)