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drftrkidd
03-27-2011, 08:29 AM
My SR is throwing smoke when it is at idle and when I rev it, it throws more smoke. it has a misfire at idle also. i took off the oil cap while it was running and saw coolant on the cap but no oil in the radiator. could it be a blown headgasket or something else?

*curb drifter*
03-27-2011, 08:50 AM
sounds like a headgasket.

Chrischeezer
03-27-2011, 02:03 PM
compression test it.

could be anything from valve stem seals on the intake side to a warn turbo.

does it strain to start?

drftrkidd
03-27-2011, 03:02 PM
I just tested it and it was fine
just replaced the turbo and starts fine

Chrischeezer
03-27-2011, 10:11 PM
what were the results of the test?

Pro ViZIon
03-28-2011, 09:33 PM
Definately sounds like a bad headgasket. What color is the smoke?

JuMPiiN
03-28-2011, 09:38 PM
My redtop also has white smoke coming from the exhaust, but I also leave my heat on 2 at all times

Chrischeezer
03-28-2011, 09:42 PM
but I also leave my heat on 2 at all times

resulting in what?

drftrkidd
04-02-2011, 05:27 PM
it ended up being the piston rings