Hi people, Bet of a sticky issue.... started up my 318is m42 and noticed a lot of white smoke? i let it idleto see if it was just water vapour within the exhust... apperently not :s. It had lost coolant, but no sign of white spotting in the oil and it doesnt iver heat. i decided to do a quick compression test on the cyclinders to check for leaks but had good readings from all 4 cyclinders. did notice on removal of the spark plugs that they where white on the tips of the electrode.
Has anyone got any ideas for my next step? also when driving does seem to hesitate on accerleration sometimes, thought id mention it because not sure if they are linked?
thanks again guys
Bmw E30 318is.... Alot of White smoke???
Moderator: martauto
Could be the usual head crack - it's usually cylinder 2 or 3 from the exhaust valve to the waterway. This allows coolant to seep into the cylinder with the engine off, and that's the white smoke (steam and burnt glycol). Next step is most likely taking the head off.
- aaron_bmw321
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Thanks very much mate... looks like its guna be a long night
Thanks again
Thanks again
- aaron_bmw321
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it starts on all four... and they all have equal compression...? is it worth trying a compression test when the engine is cold?
thanks
thanks