1999 Buick Regal starts then stalls - lots of smoke

1999 BUICK REGAL
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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THEMOOSE6088
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i have a 3.8 that has the factory supercharger. the car has a brand new exhaust( front -Back) water pump checked and is fine, coil pack seems ok, not blowing codes. will run but gets hot if you feather the peddle. says low collant but is not low, lots of smoke when you run it. runs like its on 4 cylinders????any thoughts?
Jun 21, 2008 at 9:41 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Is the smoke white? Comming out of the exhaust? If so check engine compression for a blown head gasket...or Block test the radiator, the kit is 50.00 dollars or so, and will confirm if hydrocarbons are present in the coolant...
Jun 22, 2008 at 7:39 AM
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