1999 Chevy Suburban White smoke smells like anti freeze out

1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
225,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BAKERADAMSPAINT
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Ifust changed my radiator and now Im getting clouds of white smoke out of exaust didnt do that before?
The reason I changed the radiator it was leaking out the drivers side where the fins meet the side. I can see some steam in the throttle body when i turn the truck off and hear a little hissing sound inside when i open the throttle. after a several minutes everything stops no smoke and engine runs fine.
Apr 19, 2010 at 9:04 PM
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OBXAUTOMEDIC
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Hello,

That is the classic sign of a blown head gasket.

What was the reason for changing the radiator?

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Apr 19, 2010 at 9:41 PM
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