White Smoke And High Idle
01-17-2006, 12:35 PM
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quick couple questions anyways i just finished installing the engine a cpl weeks ago and ran into a problem, my car idles high.. around 2K and after it heats up there is white smoke coming out of the thermostat housing... anyone got answers?
01-17-2006, 01:58 PM
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Vehicle: 2001 Hyundai Tiburon, 2004 Kia Sorento, 2010 Kia Soul
Minor oil leak at the back or side of the engine that's getting near the thermostat and burnin off?
01-17-2006, 02:07 PM
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the smoke is white, no blue tint to it so i dont think its oil burning, also i hear a hissing sound coming from that area as it heats up, im hoping i just need to replace that gasket and ill do the thermostat replacement at the same time as well but i was just seeing if it might be something else
01-17-2006, 02:10 PM
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White smoke must indicate burning coolant so there must be a leak and its burning off once the engine gets hot. You better replace the gasket and make sure its installed and sealed properly and see if that fixes the problem.
