tarpymac

got the s/c put on friday. today i went back and got everything tightened up. i was coming home and got down on it and it stalled a little then died. now when i start it up it rocks a little (engine) and white smoke comes out the exhaust. what gives?

mdvaldosta

sounds like a blown head gasket. Do a compression test on all 8 cylinders and find out. If you need help in how to do it let us know.

SilverGTV8

Agreed, probably a head gasket. The white smoke could be oil, coolant, or both.

A compression check will show you right away or look around the heads for oil seeping at the block.

92BOOSTED

They are correct,i've done it myself.
Pull your plugs out and and see witch one looks as if it has been powerwashed(white smoke usually means coolant in the cylinder).

Rye

Dan04COBRA

I'd take it back to the shop and ask them to help diagnose what happened.

92BOOSTED

If you had it put on by someone then i would agree with Dan02.


Rye

tarpymac

thanks for all the input guys! i took it back up there and they checked everything out. i had the owner of the shop take it for a spin and it kicks (engine) @ 3000 rpms when you get on it. he thanks it could be my plugs. i changed my plugs about 5 or 6 months ago. i have noticed when you get into it, it does sputter a little even before the s/c. they thought at first it was the vacum line. but nowthey have triggered it down to the wires. fu$k this has been a night mare! they said for me not to worry! but they are not the person who just spent 4 grand!

92BOOSTED

Do you have an msd 6al or 6btm?
If not,get one as soon as possible..
Wait till you feel that with it.It will help.


Rye

tarpymac

plugs look fine, when you on it it sputters real bad 300 rpm. any more input would be nice.

92BOOSTED