1990 Honda Civic Car smoking

1990 HONDA CIVIC
136,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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CBLAKEM02
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I have a 1990 Honda Civic Si with a engine from 90 Acura LS 1.8 Litter engine. When it first starts it smokes for a while but after driving a while the smokes stops? What do you think could cause this?

I have been told both my fuel mixture is off and that I need a valve job but I am not sure.
Mar 24, 2009 at 6:23 PM
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BLACKOP555
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what color smoke?

white is coolant or moisture. possible power steering or tranny fluid also

blue is oil

black is rich fuel mixture.
Mar 24, 2009 at 8:43 PM
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