I just changed the headgasket, and after thirty seconds of starting it up it starts putting out pure white smoke. I torqued the headbolts down to spec in the correct sequence with a felpro gasket set. It is cold so is this normal, or is it blown?

 

either you installed it upside down, or you didnt clean the old gasket material off properly

 

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Before you rip it back apart,
Let it run for a while..See if it overheats..

What you are seeing is more than likely
anti-freeze that is in the exhaust from the previous gaskets failure..

It usually takes a while for it to burn out..If everything seems
ok besides the smoke,Take it for a long drive and the smoke
should diminish..Watch for oil and coolant loss..

 

Did you clean the old gasket off ENTIRELY??? If not that could be your problem. I mean there can be no remains of the old headgasket to ensure proper seal.

 

NO i cleaned the top of the block completely. I also had the head resurfaced. I'm hoping theres just coolant in the exauhst. I'll give it a try and let you guys know.

 

did you seal it correctly with copper spray or anything?

 

what 88crx said let it run it will clear up promise

 

Good news I let it run for a while, and the smoke cleared up. Its idle has smoothed out quite a bit, but I still have an exhaust leak, and it does need new plugs.

I thank all of you for your time and help.

 

White smoke is prob just the dirt and grime burning off the gasket/gaskets, like a bud told me when that happened one time. It will clear up and go.

 

if you have to remove the head again..... use new head bolts when reinstalling.