1976 Datsun 120Y White smoke from exhaust.

1976 DATSUN 120Y
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MATT3357
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Engine Cooling problem
1976 Datsun 120Y 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual - miles

Hi. on start *cold* appears to be coolant dripping from exhaust (could just be moister) car does not appear to be loosing coolant or over heating. After running for a few minutes this heavy white smoke disappears.
Could it be a minor head gasket crack?
Jun 11, 2009 at 3:07 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The moisture dripping when cold is normal, but the white smoke is a bit of a worry, i would get a head check done just to be sure, this will test for Co2 in the cooling system, as sure sign that you have a head problem.

mark (mhpautos)
Jun 11, 2009 at 5:35 AM
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