Would like your expert advice to confirm

Tiny
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
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 AT 10:07 PM

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Tiny
FIXITMR
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No coolant smell underhood/exhaust?
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 AT 10:10 PM
Tiny
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I would say yes to exaust but no to engine end
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 AT 10:31 PM
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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.
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Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 AT 2:11 AM

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