Darren
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What does this tend to mean?? 
Its quite bad and it happens all the time - cold/hot, idle/driving
Any ideas??
engines done around 30k i think
its a x16xe btw
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Kerry
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head gasket
[Edited on 04-03-2004 by Kerry]
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Born_corsa02
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Piston rings, oil seals, Head gasket to name but a few
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Kerry
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i said oil seals to start with but usually only on start up unless its really bad
white smoke tends to indicate coolant probs
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Darren
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i thought maybe head gasket but the water level seems fien, not getting hot, and the oil seems fine
i mean im not talking smoke screens so u cant see the car behind  but its v noticeable 
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Kerry
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smell inside the header tank to see if it smells of exhaust fumes
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Andy
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quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
head gasket
[Edited on 04-03-2004 by Kerry]
Yes, almost certainly head gasket 
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Corsa^Dan
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errm white smoke.. when its cold... condensation in the zorst??
all cars do it too some extent first thing in the morning
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TRL
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Yep, almost definitely condensation from the exhaust. If you are not losing coolant, what else could it be?
I wouldn't worry, but keep an eye on your coolant just to be sure.
Tony
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Kerry
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa^Dan
errm white smoke.. when its cold... condensation in the zorst??
all cars do it too some extent first thing in the morning
quote:
Originally posted by ipswichcorsa
it happens all the time - cold/hot, idle/driving
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bubble
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if hg was major knackered car wouldnt go well cuz compression be monged. the x16xe does suffer from valve stem seals, if these break they leak oil in and burn with mixture. still could b hg tho
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LukeGSi
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quote:
Originally posted by ipswichcorsa
What does this tend to mean??
Its quite bad and it happens all the time - cold/hot, idle/driving
Any ideas??
engines done around 30k i think
its a x16xe btw
My first thought was condensation then i read the thread properly 
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Kerry
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quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
i said oil seals to start with but usually only on start up unless its really bad
white smoke tends to indicate coolant probs
is it kus im female  
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LukeGSi
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