dear white smoke
i have a diesel -
the 1.6 never smoked --
not even when it died --
not on start up -
simply never -
the new 1.9 smokes on start up ... indeed -
the problem relates to the fuel filter loosing its charge after sitting for
about 2 hours
i have been told by diesel mechanics that it is likely a check valve some
where in the system
that is my next item to check as i winterize -
it is really tough on the engine and starting cranking to get fuel flowing
when it is warm and hasnt been left to sit for more than 1 hour ...
cycle the glow plugs & varoom with out even so much as a spot of white smoke

-- a properly timed diesel does not smoke --
oh yes one hting the 1.6 did on long hard journeys was -
spit out a sort of flack like material
that was wierd ..
yours

On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 7:21 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:

> In a diesel it is normal to see white smoke on start-up on cold days
> with a cold engine.  It's unburned fuel and goes away quickly.
>
> On 9/29/08, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> > hi,
> > good list.
> > you might mention it's gasoline engine -focuses.
> > Tailpipe colors for diesels can be a slightly different story.  Incorrect
> > injection timing can create a white smoke in those sometimes I believe.
> > Scott
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>
> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 4:01 PM
> > Subject: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
> >
> >
> >> The thread on white clouds prompted this for the record.
> >>
> >> Black Smoke - overly rich fuel mixture - fuel control problem. Check
> >> fuel and induction components.
> >>
> >> White Smoke - usually coolant related - gotta leak somewhere into the
> >> Exhaust system - Could be head gaskets, cracked heads.
> >>
> >> Blue or Blue-white Smoke -  Usually an oil problem - rings, bad valve
> >> guides, scored cylinder wall. A compression check is in order on this
> >> one. Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily.
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >>
> >> John Rodgers
> >> 88 GL Driver
> >
>
> --
> Sent from my mobile device
>
> Chris S.
> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
>

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