Chevrolet S-10 Repair Question
Topics covered: Pressure test, Gas, Radiator.
Mileage: No information provided.
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Asked on November 10, 2007
White smoke
I have a 1991 chevy s10. its manual transmission. blows white smoke and uses alot of water. the engine runs quiet. smells like there is gas in the oil. when i pull the dip stick out you can smell it. can you help me? what could it be and what can i do? thanks.
Asked by dunn_212003Answer
Replied on November 10, 2007
White smoke plus uses too much water/coolant is a sign of blown headgasket or could also be a crack head or block.
Have it block and pressure tested-do the block first to pinpoint a combustion leaking into the cooling system or a gas analyzer to sniff for hydrocarbons at the radiator fill neck.
Pressure test: do not do a pressure test if there's leakage at the headgasket this might cause coolant into the cylinders and lock it up or bend a connecting rod if cranked thereafter. The headgasket should be repaired before doing the pressure test.
If the block and pressure test passes check the following: Thermostat,Pressure test the Rad. cap,Clogged radiator,Fan clutch,Radiator electrical fan,collaspe hoses,water pump.
