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excessive smoke out of rocky when cold

Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:05 pm
by dmrbikes
hey guys just wondering if any one ahs any ideas why my 87 turbo diesel rocky blows so much smoke just when its cold.. once it warms up its fine..

Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:39 pm
by wacky
You notice it more in the colder weather? Is the smoke white? Diesels dont like the cold, well, starting cold in the cold. How long does it smoke for?

Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 1:33 am
by BundyRumandCoke
As said, diesels really smoke on first start up when cold. Smoke will be white, with a blue tinge. Once warm, as quickly as a minute or so, it will clear. Its also surprising to realise how much particulate actually comes out of a diesel exhaust. Not noticable during the day, but look behind you at night, when a car is shining its headlights through the exhaust, and you will see heaps.