1994 Ford Tempo

150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HANKSTER142
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what would cause engine to run for short time
and then once warm white smoke comes out exhuast
and then the pcv valve pops out the valve cover and engine shuts down.
is this a bad head or is this more internal . once engine is runnig heat works fine a/c work fine .
just dont understand what to look for.
also spark plugs are in bad shape one is completey
nothing left and others the gapsare gone tip is are
covered with somekind debree. and a little oil .
Aug 15, 2009 at 5:55 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Suspect bad headgasket and or head
start by headgasket test
Aug 15, 2009 at 11:37 AM
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