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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 08:08 PM
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Unhappy Smoke on start up

When I start up my 85 Iroc smoke pours out the exhaust but then clears. It happens the most when its cold, but alittle on every start. The smoke looks blueish. I was thinking a fuel injector cleaner or an engine flush may get rid of it but, I don't know what is wrong with it.
Old Aug 18, 2002 | 09:08 PM
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VALVE STEM SEALS.
Old Aug 18, 2002 | 10:37 PM
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Yep, try some valvoline max life. It's supposed to soften up the seals.

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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 11:09 PM
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Maxlife aye? I'll try it! Some bonehead stored my IROC for 5 years before I bought it...The low mileage rocks but it sucks when it smokes every damn time I start it!!

And i'm definately not in the mood to change valveseals. haha

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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 12:24 AM
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Hey thanks, I'll try it out.
Old Aug 19, 2002 | 12:54 AM
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It wont help. Thats the oil Ive been using for awhile and mine still smokes pretty bad at startup. I swear I think the valve seals fell off lol. I have the seals, valve springs, new plugs, and all the tools to do it except the air compressor but im to lazy..
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