Smokey problem

2001 FIAT SCUDO
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THOMASALAN
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I have done the head gasket all timed up it starts first turn of key but soon as the heater plug relay goes off the engine starts smoking and running rough until it gets warm then it is ok .
Feb 20, 2012 at 8:54 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Is this diesel or gasoline? Have you had it scanned for codes> Where is the smoke coming from?
Feb 20, 2012 at 9:25 PM
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THOMASALAN
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going to check for any codes but its a diesel and i am on about the exhaust smoke
Feb 22, 2012 at 6:06 PM
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Also do a cooling system pressure test with the engine warm.
Feb 22, 2012 at 9:50 PM
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