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Old 02-21-2011, 10:45 AM
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After reinstalling everything and starting the car, white smoke began billowing from my engine bay. I refurbished all of the O2 sensors and it went away for a short period and now is back. Did I break my catalytic converter lowering it a few inches? I've gotten under there and tried to shake it to find any broken sections but can't seem to find any. No warning lights.
 
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Muffler shop says that it is not the Cat. Any guesses?
 
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I believe that white smoke is from a coolant leak.
 
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Old 02-21-2011, 04:12 PM
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Thanks! The overflow tank does look low. I'll start checking hoses.
 
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