1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass smoke from tail pipe and smell

1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NICOLE42889
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upon starting the engine, vehicle emits white smoke from tail pipe in large billowing clouds and smells like antifreeze. With acceleration problem decipates but not completely and when stops larger amounts of smoke are emitted.
Mar 23, 2009 at 8:19 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Get it block and pressure tested to rule out a blown headgasket, cracked head or block.
Mar 23, 2009 at 8:23 AM
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