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Nov 15, 2005 | 04:56 AM

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Head gasket or what

Lately I notice my 94 ssei smoke out of the tailpipe, this is when I am sitting for a while and my temp goes to about 210. Is this a head gasket or a other problem.

Nov 15, 2005 | 05:16 AM

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what color is the smoke? white? white with a blue tint? does it have a smell?

Nov 15, 2005 | 08:12 AM

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How long does it sit and run before reaching 210? Remembering there are no fans or cooling until 216degrees when the low speed fans come on.

Nov 18, 2005 | 01:41 PM

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it takes approx. 15 min. whiteish smoke, does not loose antifreeze. Idle is off, pulsates.

Nov 18, 2005 | 01:47 PM

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Head gasket failures on these cars are extremely rare, to the point that they're virtually unheard of.

I'd personally start with a wet and dry compression check first, then go from there.