1989 Mazda Truck smoke

1989 MAZDA TRUCK
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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FRAN1984
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1989 mazda 2.2liter smokes when it is cold but cleans up and runs great when the truck warms up. i was told it was the valve seals. is that true?
Dec 1, 2008 at 3:22 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like it -if its a blue smoke valve guides and seals
Dec 1, 2008 at 3:26 PM
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