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Re: 5ktq exhaust smoke



James Fawcett asked:

>My 5ktq every once in a while will spit out a BIG puff of whitish smoke
>right when I start, and then no smoke from there on.  It only does it right
>when I start the car and it only lets out one puff of smoke.  It doesn't
>even do this very often, but it really drives me crazy when it does.  What
>is causing this?

The hardened valve guide seals -- if you are lucky. Replace them with the 
new ones, made of Viton (they are green in color).

It also might be the valve guides -- if you are not so lucky.

Hope it helps

Igor