93 Geo Tracker problem

1993 GEO TRACKER
95,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SHEBIRD71
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Why does my 93 geo tracker blow white smoke from exhaust only when i rev it up and has a bad exhause smell and hesitates to crank when hot but cranks fine when cold
Jun 30, 2011 at 2:31 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Head gasket is leaking coolant into the combustion chamber where it is being burned to create white smoke, and probably partially filling a cylinder when the engine is off. That causes hydro-lock and very hard cranking.
Jun 30, 2011 at 6:51 AM
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