Some questions.  What were the signs/symptoms that made you replace the head gaskets, and why was the engine pulled in the first place?  Was the engine blowing oil before the gasket change and engine pull?  Have you looked at issues such as compression test, etc   In terms of smoke are we talking oil fumes or white (water)?  What is the history of the engine, number of mi/Km and any previous major system repair?

I am sure the engine experts will have more to say......

Cheers!
Stuart
1986 Vanagon GL
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On Tue, 6/25/13, Robert Anderson <robertanderson294@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

 Subject: Engine installed and blowing a little smoke
 To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
 Received: Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 12:41 PM

 Hello All,
 After a winter project of replacing the head gaskets in my
 2.1 engine, I now have the engine back in and just started
 it up and she sounds good, however she is blowing a little
 smoke when I rev up the gas. Prior to my doing the head
 gaskets this engine sat out for about a year. I'm wondering
 if a little smoking is normal and should clear up after
 running for a while?
 Thanks,
 Bob Anderson
 Wilmington, MA

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