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1992 Toyota Camry Repair Question


Topics covered: Smell, Coolant, Engine.
Mileage: 107 miles.

Asked on April 25, 2012

My 92 Camry with 107K miles started blowing white exhaust clouds that smell like raw fuel VERY Strong, overpowering fuel smell. Should I start with fuel issues or test/lean toward the head gasket? Not losing coolant, no oil in water, etc. but the oil smel

My 92 Camry with 107K miles started blowing white exhaust clouds that smell like raw fuel VERY Strong, overpowering fuel smell. Should I start with fuel issues or test/lean toward the head gasket? Not losing coolant, no oil in water, etc. but the oil smells like fuel as well. Thoughts and opinions welcome
Avatar Asked by JohnInVa

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Replied on April 25, 2012

Its a V6.

Tiny Response from JohnInVa
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Replied on April 25, 2012

bad injectors or bad FPR? CEl on?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on April 25, 2012

no CEL, injecters not dripping, seem to spray/pulse normally. But F Pressure drops immediately after engine shuts off

Tiny Response from JohnInVa
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Replied on May 9, 2012

Would be checking the fuel pressure regulator first.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on May 11, 2012

Turns out it was the ECU. I used a noid light to test signal to each injector and there was the problem. The white smoke burned out over a couple good drives and all is well again!

Tiny Response from JohnInVa
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Replied on July 20, 2012

Thanks for letting us know what the problem and fix were, John. Closing thread.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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