Blown head gasket?
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Blown head gasket?
I've noticed that I blow quite a large amount of smoke/mist out when I start cold start the car. Once the motor is warmed up the smoke goes away. I don't smell any odor, I do see a "wet spot" on the ground under the tailpipe.
Could this be coolant spilling over and burning off?
BTW my car is an EFI to carb conversion if that has anything to do with it.
Could this be coolant spilling over and burning off?
BTW my car is an EFI to carb conversion if that has anything to do with it.
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
Re: Blown head gasket?
That's just condensation. Welcome to winter 
Completely normal.
Completely normal. 
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Re: Blown head gasket?
Water coming out of the tailpipe is a byproduct of combustion. It's usually an indicator of a good air/fuel mixture.
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