would like your expert advice to confirm

2003 SATURN VUE
86,000 MILES
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BRIAN1961
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4cyl smokes white/rough idle on start hold 1500rpm smoke/idle clears runs normal -loses coolant but no leaks, pressure tests ok, builds pressure above 17psi when running, no check engine light
Mar 21, 2012 at 10:07 PM
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FIXITMR
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no coolant smell underhood/exhaust?
Mar 21, 2012 at 10:10 PM
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BRIAN1961
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i would say yes to exaust but no to engine end
Mar 21, 2012 at 10:31 PM
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DJCL
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Might want to get a block test kit @ the auto parts store. Sounds like you might have a leaking cylinder head gasket. The block test kit will check for hc gas in the cooling system. Let me know how it works out.
Mar 22, 2012 at 2:11 AM
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