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Old 07-07-2004, 11:14 AM
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Default Light gray smoke only on cold start up

Any ideas on why this only happens on cold starts


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Old 07-07-2004, 11:20 AM
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Default Re: Light gray smoke on cold only on start up (mooneyd)

As a rule its valve guides that cause it. I have also been told that chrome moly rings will do the same thing but its really no problem with them.
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Default Re: Light gray smoke on cold only on start up (mooneyd)

There`s plenty of info on this site about replacing the valve guide seals.. this will also help; https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=116&TopicID=3

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