300zx smoking

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Lukasz86nyc
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Joined: Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:32 pm
Car: 1990 nissan 300zx twin turbo

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Hi guys i got 1990 nissan 300zx. And i did the tune up after this. When i start the car the smoke is coming. From exhaust for. Few minutes and then go away do you guys have the same problem or you know what can this be. Thanks


everpresentnoob
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Joined: Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:29 am
Car: 1990 300zx Base. Manual and abused by previous owner....

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What color is it? blue is oil, white could be coolant. Do a compression test and leakdown test. Check the coolant and see if there is oil in it. Same with the oil, does it have coolant in it?

Lukasz86nyc
Posts: 35
Joined: Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:32 pm
Car: 1990 nissan 300zx twin turbo

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Is white smoke when i start the car then is going away but i got some leak under the car but is only drop or twoyou think is the turbo?

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zxFarside
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Joined: Wed Jan 13, 2010 6:11 pm
Car: 94 300zx TT (sold)
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Well... It could be condensation from the exhaust. Usually white smoke indicates burning coolant. Where is the drip coming from?

fastVG30DETT
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Car: Z32

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I concur with the above posters. What happens when you rev the engine? Smoke / vapor that appears right away and disappears is usually some sort of water as oil takes a minute to heat up / burn off and will likely just get worse as the engine warms up. What is leaking; oil?


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