1988 GMC C1500 excessive exhaust smoke

1988 GMC C1500
200,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DRUMLORD
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whitish exhaust smoke.....no signs of water in the oil...im trying to rule out head gastket....maybe emissions related?
Jan 19, 2008 at 10:55 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You sure its not condensation? if not get it block and pressure tested this will find out why you're getting the whitish smoke.-To get this white smoke coolant has to be burning in the combustion chamber period.

Probable causes: headgasket/crack head or block
Jan 19, 2008 at 11:03 PM
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