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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 10:48 AM
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1989 chevy g20 van.. V8,
chevy 350 small block
I am having white smoke on startup and during rev up. I know some is expected on these old engines... how much is expected and what are the possible causes?
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Have you checked the oil when i first got my truck -1974 chevy- it blew white smoke on start and rev but after i drained and put some new oil in it, it had no more smoke
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There is oil in the pistons I'd make sure its not a head gasket if its nothing like that it will stop smoking after its burnt off.
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Worn valve guides or stuck oil sweeper rings.
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