1993 Lexus LS 400 Excess lite blue smoke on start up

1993 LEXUS LS 400
18,900 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JACK SCOGGINS
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my lexus has 189,000 miles just recently it has started excessive smoking at start-up only lasts for 5 to 15 seconds
Jun 15, 2008 at 5:48 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like valve stems/guides and seals-get a valve job or recondition head
Jun 15, 2008 at 6:02 PM
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TRASHMECH
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check the air flow sensor located at the bottom of the p/s pump there are two hoses connected to the intake manifold, it maybe leaking p/s fluid on an injecter causing the smoke.
Sep 3, 2008 at 1:48 PM
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