ford escort

1998 FORD ESCORT
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MIRANDA2007
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my 98 escort is blowing white smoke out of tailpipe when it is started but also contains a grinding noise. put new spark plugs in it but it didn't help. could the issue be jumping time?
Apr 13, 2011 at 7:23 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Think headgasket failure any recent overheating
Apr 13, 2011 at 7:27 PM
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MIRANDA2007
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no overheating just white smoke and grinding
Apr 13, 2011 at 7:39 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Coolant loss? check oil look normal?
Apr 14, 2011 at 2:13 PM
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