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Smoke after a headgasket change

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CheaCheaBoy

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Nov 25, 2004
Boston, Massachusetts
My car was smoking through the exhaust. Went to a mechanic and they said
I blew a headgasket. Don't know why I listened, but I did and worked on the car myself. I was a noob, but I am greatful I got the chance to do everything from taking the head off to changing the Timing Belt.

Right now I am fed up, I started the car (very happy it started) and the smoke continues to pour. It smells like oil, looks like the seafoam effect, and lingers in the air.

Please help me diagnose this issue. I was thinking about finding a 1g head and swap that with my 2g cams.
 
What color is the smoke?
White is coolant, blue is oil.
 
You check your turbo for excessive play? There a chance your turbo might of went, since you already change your headgasket.
 
didn't happen to replace your valve stem seals while the head was off did you?

very possible they are bad.
 
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