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smokie 12ht?

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smokie 12ht?

Post by 62series »

hey guys just wondering , i have a 12ht in my 60 bot she blows quit alot of smoke when cold and sometimes when warm. im unsure of how many km's are on the clock as i bought it from a wreck. i no rings and full rebuild may be the go but any cheaper options for now would be great
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Post by stan »

is the smoke black ,blue or white...
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Post by 62series »

at first its white then when it warms up up its more blue
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Post by Z()LTAN »

Black - excessive air/fuel ratio
Blue - Oil
White - Low compression or water vapor
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Post by dans-paj92 »

Also the smell should be a dead give-away and the dip stick.
Milky oil or milky coolant?
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Post by holeyhardtop »

check your valve clearances, mad a huge difference to my 2h.
[quote="4runner2.8"]i have one.... and iv done a few long hard pulls with it too.[/quote]
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Post by 62series »

it does chew a bit of oil to and throwing it throw the exhaust and intercooler?
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