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smokie 12ht?
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:11 am
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
Re: smokie 12ht?
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:29 pm
by stan
is the smoke black ,blue or white...
Re: smokie 12ht?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:13 pm
by 62series
at first its white then when it warms up up its more blue
Re: smokie 12ht?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:28 pm
by Z()LTAN
Black - excessive air/fuel ratio
Blue - Oil
White - Low compression or water vapor
Re: smokie 12ht?
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:42 pm
by dans-paj92
Also the smell should be a dead give-away and the dip stick.
Milky oil or milky coolant?
Re: smokie 12ht?
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:18 pm
by holeyhardtop
check your valve clearances, mad a huge difference to my 2h.
Re: smokie 12ht?
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 9:02 pm
by 62series
it does chew a bit of oil to and throwing it throw the exhaust and intercooler?