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Puff of Blue Smoke at Start-up???

   
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Old 09-29-2008, 10:32 PM
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Default Puff of Blue Smoke at Start-up???
Hi,
My wife's 97 850 GLT (127K) puts out a puff of blue smoke when it starts after sitting for a while. Starts and runs well, plenty of power and gas mileage is good.

Is this a turbo problem and if so what do I need to fix it?

Thanks,
john
 
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Old 09-30-2008, 08:30 AM
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Default RE: Puff of Blue Smoke at Start-up???
Most likely it is oil seeping past the valve guide seals. Our 95with 192K gives a puff if the car is parked at a nose down angle for any length of time. How many miles on the car?
 
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Old 09-30-2008, 06:45 PM
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Default RE: Puff of Blue Smoke at Start-up???
Also check the vent system.
 
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