how do I replace the engin valve guides, could this be whats wrong with my vehicle?

1995 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
200,000 MILES
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MICHAEL ARLINE
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The vehicle is smokes when first start but stops after driving a few miles , then repeats when started again.
Aug 29, 2011 at 10:56 AM
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MICHAEL ARLINE
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This is my first utilizing this site, however your replies will be highly appreciated, and will possibly lead to many more questions with donations for your professional advice.
Aug 29, 2011 at 11:02 AM
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MICHAEL ARLINE
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Blue smoke when first start up and driven until burned off or warmed up.
Aug 29, 2011 at 11:13 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Yep that's valve guides here is the deal heads have intergal guides which is just a hole drilled into head. so fix is pull heads have machined fited with guides. can be a bit pricy. Other remedy is replace valve stem seals heads stay on
Aug 29, 2011 at 11:18 AM
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