I guess that could be also.
----- Original Message -----
From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2000 4:23 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Re:
> If the valve is closed, a leaking stem seal won't make a difference on
> compression. What happens with a leaking seal is the oil will flow down
the
> valve stem and leak into the combustion chamber when the valve is open
> (causing the oil smoke out the tailpipe). Once oil (and heat) get to the
> seal, it can (in some instances) seal itself shut again. The same goes
for
> rings but if they leak...they leak. Nothing changes that (hot or cold).
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Komodo
> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2000 3:33 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re:
>
>
> 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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