Its definitely oil.

I do have a fear its leaking by the guides after sitting for a while.  I guess
the list will see how good boston bob's warranty's really are!

davidb

Chris Stann wrote:

> Valve guides?
>
> What color is the smoke?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: davidb <davidb@skybest.com>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 6:14 PM
> Subject: Smokin 1.9
>
> > Dear Listees:
> >
> > I have a Rebuilt 1.9 with new heads from Boston Bob.  It has 2,000 miles
> >
> > on it.  I use it only on weekends, and everytime I start it after it has
> >
> > sit for a week I get heavy Oil smoke for about 30-45 seconds.  Now if I
> > was in NY and fighting the Nile River Virus I wouldn't be concerned, but
> >
> > in the pristine mountains of NC, I don't like it a bit.
> >
> > Any suggestions??  It has done it since I put the new engine in.
> >
> > davidb
> > '84 yellow suitcase