1996 Ford Probe white blue smoke

1996 FORD PROBE
108,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BWURR
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when i start the car after it sits for 4 hours or more it smokes real bad for 3-4 minutes.Then it will quit.The smoke looks almost white but it smells like oil burning.The water level remains the same but it uses a little oil.I'm thinking the valve seals may be bad.Do you have to remove the head to replace them?
Nov 15, 2008 at 12:43 PM
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PEAR69
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Yes, but you must use the proper spring compressor and retain the valves once the valve springs are removed or the valve will fall into the combustion chamber. There are 4 valves per cylinder on your engine.
Nov 15, 2008 at 6:37 PM
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