1989 Other Subaru Models Excessive White Exhaust

1989 SUBARU

140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

TOAN NGUYEN

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Hi, I need help trying to find out the problem to my 1989 subaru. Everytime I add transmission fluid because there was not enough when I check the car would produce excessive white smoke. I just had my fuel injector clean 1 month ago because my mechanic thought that it would solve the problem. However, the problems persist. Can anyone help me please? Thank You

Feb 7, 2008 at 4:51 AM

RASMATAZ

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Could be a transmission vacuum diaphragm leaking into the intake manifold and being burn- If not it-might mean a blown headgasket cracked head or block

Have it block and pressure tested-do the block first to pinpoint a combustion leaking into the cooling system or a gas analyzer to sniff for hydrocarbons at the radiator fill neck.

Pressure test: do not do a pressure test if there's leakage at the headgasket this might cause coolant into the cylinders and lock it up or bend a connecting rod if cranked thereafter. The headgasket should be repaired before doing the pressure test.

Feb 7, 2008 at 5:19 AM

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