[s-cars] Smoke at startup

[lebakken1 at netzero.com]

Lee L. wrote:

>>I just noticed that my '95.5 S6 smokes pretty badly just after startup, when the engine is warm. I have not noticed it when the engine is cold. If I start the car and let it idle it will begin to smoke quite a bit. If I drive off I see no smoke, and then if I come to a stop I see no further smoking.

Not _really_ abnormal.....how many miles?

>>I'd tell you whether it's blue or white smoke, but I'm not sure as I'm color impaired.

This can tell alot...perhaps find unimpaired - but still intelligent - eyes?

>>Any thoughts on what it could be? Leaky fuel injector? Oil getting past the valve guides or rings while the car is sitting?

Valve seals/guides that have maximum clearance while cold, allowing oil seepage during shutdown/cooldown, and also while hi-vacuum startup? Then reduced clearance upon warmup?

>>Other thoughts?

Referring to your favorite lady as a "Bitch Goddess"? ; )

I hope your slope is not getting slipperier....

Regards,

Craig (Mr. Crampons) Lebakken