Compression test/Smokey

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DazzyA
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Post Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:29 am

Just carried out a test and to my surprise the readings were pretty good, 12 bar. I did it because I have noticed a bit of coolant usage and some smoke.
Car is fine when started, but after a few minutes she start's to smoke quite heavily with a white/grey colour.
During a run and straight after the smoke has gone, but returns again after idling for a while.
Can any one help with a possible cause/cause's. The exhaust get's very wet and smell's a bit like marzipan!
Someone has suggested a rich mixture??????

thanks.
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Cyruz
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:41 pm

Mine does exactly the same... I would like to know what people think :), mind you I have a hole in my exhaust so it could just be condesation.
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