Thick white smoke from exhaust
Immediately following a DIY ball joint replacement, I started my '01Ram 1500, 4x2, 5.2 l for a test ride and thick white smoke began pouring from exhaust. Coolant level normal and oil looks good. No sign of bubbles or air in radiator. Did a compression test and #1 cyl = 160 psi, #7 = 150 psi and all others were 175-180. Not sure how to interpret those readings since low cylinders are not adjacent???? Any and all suggestions are welcome.
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Does it clear up after a bit?
If it continues to smoke, you probably have a blown head gasket. Start with the engine stone cold. Fire it up, and then immediately check the upper radiator hose, and see if it is pressurized, if it is, that's a sure sign of blown gasket. Not just water in the gas is it? |
Originally Posted by HeyYou
(Post 3083329)
Does it clear up after a bit?
If it continues to smoke, you probably have a blown head gasket. Start with the engine stone cold. Fire it up, and then immediately check the upper radiator hose, and see if it is pressurized, if it is, that's a sure sign of blown gasket. Not just water in the gas is it? |
Has it cleared up?
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Drive it like you stole it and I suspect it will clear up.
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Originally Posted by AtomicDog
(Post 3083398)
Drive it like you stole it and I suspect it will clear up.
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