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Old 09-22-2011, 08:35 AM
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had the car sitting on an incline facing up and idleing...after about 5 minutes(was already warm)starting blowing thick white smoke out both pipes.did not have antifreeze smell and radiator was full when i checked it after cool down....i ran it pretty hard on way home and after about a mile no more smoke....puzzled.
 
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Old 09-22-2011, 08:12 PM
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Just a shot in the dark, have you been driving it daily,or has it been sitting for a while (we had that big storm last weekend of august). If it has been sitting sence the storm with the wind the exhausts might have gotten a bit of water in them,then with the heat you get steam.
 
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Old 09-23-2011, 06:32 AM
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i drive it about every few days,but mostly just short trips(about 7 miles)to town....it stays in the garage when not driving....but am wondering too about water and moisture buildup in exhaust from when it sat out from feb-aug....not running....temp gauge never goes above normal(center of gauge),radiator full and oil is fine...im just gonna keep driving it and see what happens.
 
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Old 09-23-2011, 07:56 PM
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Just keep an eye on the water level. But I think its condensation in the exhaust system.
 
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I have a similar problem with my 89 Soveriegn. I only notice it when I have been cruising at 90Kph or more slow down and them accelerate agin. If I ease of the accelerator then go again it doesn't smoke.
No coolant smell, good water and oil levels. The oil pressure is fine too.
 
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