1996 Ford Probe white blue smoke

Tiny
BWURR
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  • 1996 FORD PROBE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 108,000 MILES
When I start the car after it sits for 4 hours or more it smokes real bad for 3-4 minutes. Then it will quit. The smoke looks almost white but it smells like oil burning. The water level remains the same but it uses a little oil.I'm thinking the valve seals may be bad. Do you have to remove the head to replace them?
Saturday, November 15th, 2008 AT 8:43 PM

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Tiny
PEAR69
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Yes, but you must use the proper spring compressor and retain the valves once the valve springs are removed or the valve will fall into the combustion chamber. There are 4 valves per cylinder on your engine.
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Sunday, November 16th, 2008 AT 2:37 AM

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