puff of smoke
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From: Rock Springs, WY, USA
puff of smoke
I noticed a little puff of smoke first thing this morning when i started up my L.
Now it has been getting down into the low to mid 30's the last couple of nights and I was wondering if this could be because of the forged pistons and the loose fit when cold.
Any suggestions or is this fairly normal. I did notice yesterday, and again today this is the first I noticed of it and the truck only has about 450 miles. It sounds fine and it only puts out a little puff first thing in the morning. It does not do it any other time in the day even if the engine is cold.
It is supposed to warm up again and I will see if it does it over the next couple of days as it warms up.
I am not too worried as the truck pulls hard just like it has and everything sounds fine (no weird banging or noises).
What do you think, should I be concerned or not.
Thanks Paul
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2001 Silver Lightning
Stock.....for now....
My Wish List:
Air intake kit
Lower Pulley
Chip
Electric fan kit
Power Power Power....more to follow
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Now it has been getting down into the low to mid 30's the last couple of nights and I was wondering if this could be because of the forged pistons and the loose fit when cold.
Any suggestions or is this fairly normal. I did notice yesterday, and again today this is the first I noticed of it and the truck only has about 450 miles. It sounds fine and it only puts out a little puff first thing in the morning. It does not do it any other time in the day even if the engine is cold.
It is supposed to warm up again and I will see if it does it over the next couple of days as it warms up.
I am not too worried as the truck pulls hard just like it has and everything sounds fine (no weird banging or noises).
What do you think, should I be concerned or not.
Thanks Paul
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2001 Silver Lightning
Stock.....for now....
My Wish List:
Air intake kit
Lower Pulley
Chip
Electric fan kit
Power Power Power....more to follow
[This message has been edited by pgio (edited 06-15-2001).]
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Look in the throttle body, betcha see oil. It's coming from the PCV. Try changing that and check oil level. As to whether it's a problem, dunno, but mine's done it since incept. Just not all the time.
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Stevie-Ray
00 Red L #3460
JL Stage 2 Ram Air
Clear tails
Custom mats
ARE LSII
Bedrug
Keypad entry
Homedics Back Expert 2000
SVT Front End Cover
2001 Ranger 4X4 Daily Driver
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If it only blows smoke out the exhaust @ first startup, USUALLY means you have some bad valve stem seals. Doesnt hurt anything, other than your pride! Warranty will fix ya right up. I had two chevy trucks that did this and both times it was the valve stem seals.
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When I put my new heads on my truck, they did it for about 2-3 weeks... then it stopped...
Maybe need to break in more? I noticed you have a 01... :-/
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Maybe need to break in more? I noticed you have a 01... :-/
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Yeah it is a 2001 and it does need to be broke in more it only has 500 miles on it and I only noticed in the last two days when it has been very cold in the 30's at night and so it probably just needs to be broke in more.
Thanks
Paul
Thanks
Paul