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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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From: putnam, CT
Car: 1988 sc camaro, 1986 IROC
Engine: 2.8 v6, 305 tpi (for now)
Transmission: automatic, auto( for now)
help? just a few (or alot) of problems

ok heres the deal. i recently picked up an 88 rs v6 camaro. the previous owner replaced the engine 2 years ago, blew a head gasket a year after that and its been sitting for the last 6 months completely untouched. when i got it i got a new battery (the old one was never disconnected so it was dead) and after 20 minutes got it running and on a trailer and home.
the thing is, it smokes....
bad
i haven't replaced the headgasket yet but i wasn't sure if this was a sign of a bigger problem or if it was just the gasket.
it sat 6 months in the winter so i'm not sure whats up
any suggestions or help would be apreceated

the smoke
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...90/camaro1.jpg
the car
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...90/camaro2.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...90/camaro3.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...90/camaro4.jpg
the engine....note the remains of a rats nest
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...90/camaro5.jpg
and for giggles the rims
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...90/camaro6.jpg
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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From: binghamton,ny
Car: 1988 camaro sc
Engine: nasty 305 tbi,tba 632 big block
Transmission: built 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: help? just a few (or alot) of problems

looks like bad head gasket/bad valve seals replace the head gasket and see if it still does that and if still does look at valve seals thats about all i can tell from pics thats wrong
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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Car: 1988 sc camaro, 1986 IROC
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Transmission: automatic, auto( for now)
Re: help? just a few (or alot) of problems

thanks, i'll be replacing the hea gasket soon, i'll keep you updated
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