Re: [DML] Re: Cold engine and smoke
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Re: [DML] Re: Cold engine and smoke



If the smoke has a blue tint and smells oily John is correct, on the other
hand if the smoke is pure white it may be caused by un-burnt fuel in the
combustion chamber. This problem is usually a result of a malfunctioning
cold start valve, fuel distributor, or out of tolerance CO adjustment.

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----- Original Message -----
From: <dherv10@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 10:55 AM
Subject: [DML] Re: Cold engine and smoke


> Erik, White smoke usually means that the oil is seeping into the
> cylinders normally from around the valve guides so: When you first
> start up you will get white smoke and then it stops after it burns
> off. This will hasten the fouling of the plugs and 02 sensor. A burnt
> looking smoke that is comming out of the tail pipe all the time is
> usually comming from around the rings due to wear.
> Hope this helps, From my old engine days.
> John Hervey
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, delorean502@xxxx wrote:
> > Hello,
> > When I start my Delorean after a week or so of not driving it, a
> lot
> > of exhaust smoke comes out. It's not a bad looking smoke, just a
> lot
> > of exhaust. Is this normal? Once the engine warms up or when I
> > start to drive, it is fine. Also, when it is cold it tends to
> > hesitate a bid in first. It will never stall or loose total power,
> > just hesitate a bid when I give it some gas.
> > Thanks for the help
> >
> > Erik Geerdink
> > 4512







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