Smoke from the rear when in bad traffic

Tiny
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  • 1992 FORD ESCORT
My beloved escort I noticed last night started to smoke from the rear when in bad traffic. After I got out of the traffic it quit. Don't know if it had something to do with having to ride the clutch or what? I recently replaced the slave and master cylinder. As long as I am not sitting still for an extended period of time it doesn't do it. It runs like a champ other than that. Knock on wood.
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 AT 10:15 AM

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Tiny
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What color smoke are you seeing?
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 AT 4:59 AM
Tiny
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It is a white bluish color. If that is a desription. It is our only car but runs like a champ other than that happening the one time.
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 AT 8:14 AM
Tiny
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Whitish bluish with more white would mean its burnin coolant, also it could mean you are burning oil. Check your plugs to see if they are wet and with what, oil or water after idling it for a few minutes. If its oil could be valve seals or worn rings, if its water could be head gasket or cracked head. Keep us updated.
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 AT 3:19 PM

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