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Just changed HEADGASKET, still smoking bad!

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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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Default Just changed HEADGASKET, still smoking bad!

so i have a boosted d16z6 and when i first did the swap i didnt notice it smoked really at all but now it smokes (white) alot! i just changed the headgasket and its still the same problem. im going to swap my pcv and see what happens but if that doesnt work then im guessing its the turbo or motor. its a brand new 50trim turbo though. i was just wondering what you guys might think the problem is...
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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oh and im running a 3in turboback exhaust no cat.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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did you resurface the head? did you check to make sure the block deck is straight? Did you pressure test the cooling system? Always resurface the head before installing a new headgasket.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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did you check for cracks
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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i checked for cracks. i didnt do any resurfacing but i dont have any leaks i believe.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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Default Re: Just changed HEADGASKET, still smoking bad!

Originally Posted by honda_hackett
so i have a boosted d16z6 and when i first did the swap i didnt notice it smoked really at all but now it smokes (white) alot! i just changed the headgasket and its still the same problem. im going to swap my pcv and see what happens but if that doesnt work then im guessing its the turbo or motor. its a brand new 50trim turbo though. i was just wondering what you guys might think the problem is...

If its smoking white then the problems related to low coolant, are there any leaks???
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 05:45 AM
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piston rings....
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 06:04 AM
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piston rings....
Piston rings make you burn oil, not Coolant.

@OP it sounds like your deck or head is warped or cracked. Either that or you didnt put the headgasket on right, or didnt TQ down the head properly.
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