Can't get my car to start

Tiny
TRESS8737
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  • 1999 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • MANUAL
  • 134 MILES
If I let my car sit for a day or so, it will start right up. But after u start it that first time and shut it back off I can't get it started again. I just changed the fuel pressure regulator however that didn't help at all. I thought it could be the head gasket but I don't have any leaks anywhere. And my exhaust blows white smoke that smells of pure gas
Thursday, December 4th, 2014 AT 11:25 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,885 POSTS
White smoke usually indicates that coolant is getting into the combustion chamber. Has the vehicle coolant level been dropping? Have you checked the engine oil to see if coolant is mixing there?
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Friday, December 5th, 2014 AT 6:47 PM

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