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problems with my exhaust - 6/5/2007 11:51:56 AM

drizle

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i put a 3 inch custom exhaust with a magnaflo muffler and now my check engine light is on and a lot of white smoke is coming out of the exhaust. can any one give me any help on how i can get rid of all this smoke

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RE: problems with my exhaust - 6/5/2007 11:55:18 AM

drizle

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has any one heard any thing on the speed intake? is it wroth it?

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RE: problems with my exhaust - 6/5/2007 1:07:37 PM

virgin1

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White smoke usually indicates that water (coolant) is entering the combustion chamber and comes out as steam/vapor through the exhaust after the burn.
I don't see how a new exhaust system could cause that though....?

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RE: problems with my exhaust - 6/5/2007 1:22:25 PM

sstlaure

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I think you have a problem unrelated to your new exhaust. I agree with virgin1...coolant in engine. Change out your engine oil and see how it looks...if it's milky, you've got coolant in your oil.

white smoke - water/coolant
black smoke - fuel (running rich)
blue smoke - oil

Possible blown head gasket.

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