I guess the valve seat or something could expand. A person could also come
to that conclusion by a compression check.
----- Original Message -----
From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2000 3:01 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Re:
>
> All science classes put aside, that sounds like a bad valve stem seal.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Komodo
> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2000 2:09 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re:
>
>
> Hey Derek I think you have a burned out cylinder. This would sort of
> explane why it stopes smoking when it gets hot. We all learned in science
> cass that metal expands when it gets hot, thus it gets hot and the rings
and
> piston expand. This would give you more compression. Have your compression
> checked and I bet you that atleast one cylinder would be low on
compression.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Derek Breault <derekbreault@yahoo.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2000 11:28 AM
>
>
> > Hey, all!!
> >
> > I am new to this mailing list and I need some help
> > with my Dak. I have a 1991 Dodge Dakota with a 318
> > V-8. I have been trying to sell it and now, all of a
> > sudden, it smokes. The truck has 147,000 miles on
> > it. When I start it up, it doesnt smoke right away.
> > After about 15 seconds or so, it starts to puff smoke.
> > If I had to say white or blue, I would say white. It
> > smells kinda fuelly, too. After it warms up, it stops
> > smoking. Soo... what does this sound like? A guy
> > told me to test and observe the fuel pressure. He
> > also thought that maybe a fuel
> > injector was "bleeding". Any help would be greatly
> > appreciated. Also, if you know of anyone looking for
> > a Dakota, here are some pictures. I really need to
> > sell it. I would like to get $6000 out of it.
> >
> > http://4chevy.com/dakota/slab_pic.jpeg
> > http://4chevy.com/dakota/driv_side.jpeg
> > http://4chevy.com/dakota/front.jpeg
> > http://4chevy.com/dakota/left_front.jpeg
> >
> > Thanks for everything!!
> >
> > Later,
> > Derek
> >
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