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Subject:Blue smoke at start-up
From:Kris S. Seago
Date:Mon, 14 Jan 2002 19:52:31 -0600

Hi all,

The patient: 1984 original 1.9L water boxer. 116K miles. One cylinder head
replaced approximately 5K miles ago.
Symptom: Occasional heavy blue smoke when pulling away from a cold start.
Not while idling, not while "revving it up" in neutral. Only occasionally,
and only while pulling away in gear. The smoke disappears after 30 seconds
or so.
Diagnosis? Troubleshooting suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

Kris S. Seago
1984 Wolfsburg Westfalia "Kelso"

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