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Old 06-10-2014, 08:10 AM
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White smoke from Tailpipe

I have a 1996 Toyota 4runner Limited Edition 4WD V6. It has 225,000 miles on it.

I started my engine yesterday and I see white smoke out of tailpipe.

I only idle 4runner for 2 min.

I like to replace the head gasket. Is there a step by step instruction in this website. I search it but didn't come up with anything.


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Old 06-10-2014, 08:13 AM
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Are you sure it's not condensation? Any coolant in the oil and vice versa?
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You seem to be jumping the gun a little bit.

Is it using coolant? Is it overheating?

Does the white smoke smell sweet?

Was it a cool and/or humid morning?
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Red face

Do you need to add a gallon of coolant to drive 5 miles??

Does it look like you are laying a smoke screen behind you??

Have you pressure tested the system??

Going to alot of work if the gasket has not failed be nice to know for sure.

Do you own a Torque Wrench??The other assorted tools needed??

What other engines have you changed head gaskets on??.

No doubt time for a timing belt as well if your pulling the heads
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