my 1.8 85 cabriolet has a fuel ingection system of a 90 jetta, and rebuilt motor and also put some headers, but the ploblem is that white smoke from the moffler out what could it be.

Asked by batista Nov 06, 2012 at 11:31 AM about the 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet Base

Question type: Car Customization

some friend tell me that the white smoke is gasoline and other that is oil.

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Ronald answered 12 years ago

Blue Smoke is Oil /Black Smoke, you likely running very rich/White Smoke may be coolant{Water} > you need to check your Oil for traces of Coolant{Water} & your Coolant for traces of Oil. > Coolant in the Oil will leave a Milky residue, Oil in Coolant may also be Milky, or Black streaks. > You may need a to check the Head Gasket, then check to see if your Head is Warped. > Are you using Digifant Fuel injection or CIS ?

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DBear326 answered 12 years ago

Is the white smoke all the time or just when starting up? Is it a bluish white? It's not going to be gas. Does it smell like oil or is it a sweet smell? It could be a leaking head gasket, you could be burning oil or it could need maintenance like pcv valve. http://www.freeasestudyguides.com/exhaust-color.html

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