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Old 14-03-2010, 06:50 PM
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can any one please help
i own a escort mk6 with a zetec turbo engine and when i start the car it runs fine after a short drive and car gets to running temp there is white smoke from exhaust and starts to idle a little ruff
its not loosing water or oil so what could be causing it

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Old 14-03-2010, 09:31 PM
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white smoke's normally sign's of water burning hence steam

do a pressure test on the water system see if it's only getting into a pot when it's warm incase the heads warped and its only letting it in under pressure
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My zetec turbo did the same when oil seals went on the turbo...
remove downpipe and check for oil..
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