1996 Saab 900 White smoke at start-up

1996 SAAB 900
145,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MATTMONTAGUE
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Hello

We have a cloud of white smoke at start-up, engine running rough, then smoke stops and car runs (relatively) fine. I've heard head gasket, I've heard turbo, is there a way to find out?
Jun 24, 2010 at 8:30 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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If there is coolant loss and oil looks like a chocolate malt then head gasket. unlikely trubo
Jun 24, 2010 at 3:39 PM
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