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I'm a new member found the site brilliant for info. but can't see anything on this please help
my jimny is "98 got about 120 th on clock
after warming up on maybe 25 - 30 mile trip if I have to wait on tick over at road works or traffic lights any length of time . when I then set of I get a white smoke screen as though aload of oil has been dumped into the exhaust the throttle also appears none responsive this has happened acouple of times now after 100 metres or so it becomes ok again
Check your oil filler cap and dipstick for a white mayonnaise like substance and your coolant level. Might be water your burning to cause the white smoke from a blown head gasket.
I hope it's not but the mileage makes me think it is, especially if it's a single cam engine.
Kirkynut
The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.
thanks for that have checked for yougert not found any although have been using a bit of coolant so think your right.
is it much of ajob on jimny Ive done disco and mini gaskets cheers
toms dun
I don't think it's too hard a job but it's a while since I've seen a single cam engine in the metal. I think taking the manifolds off and rusty studs is the worst part.
You must get the head skimmed or it'll go again!
Kirkynut
The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.
