1993 Jetta with white smoke

JODYDAVIDS

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1993 VOLKSWAGEN

I have a 1993 Jetta that has white smoke coming out of it when it is up to temp in idle. It will not pass an emmisions test also. I am not losing coolant. I have replaced the ECU, coolant temp censor, oxygen sensor, cat, and muffler. Is it possible that there is water in the exhaust. I bought it from a wreaker. There didnt seem to be any white smoke before I put on the new exhaust parts. Is there anything that could be causing this. Is it just steam or something more serious?

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2CARPRO JACK

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If the previous engine failed then the cat is full of coolant. Take it out on the highway and stand on it for a little while and see if the smoke goes away

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Friday, February 10th, 2006 AT 4:40 PM