Ive just noticed that my 93 Integra with hybrid swap is smoking alot. It doesnt smell sweet, and it has the consistency of steam. However, its 55 degrees today, and its still "steaming" like its cold outside. Now, it doesnt smeel like coolant, it smells like gas, and its white smoke.

The engine only has 1k miles on it, and I babied the crap out of it, only hitting redline recently.

The smoke increases as the engine warms, and if I rev it up more whispy smoke comes out. What is this? I really dont want to have to change the headgasket on my new motor.

Also, if I have to change the headgasket, should I go with a thinner HG to reaise my CR a little more? or are they not as reliable as thicker OEM gaskets. Also, im going to go for the gold this time and use ARP headstuds. The previous studs were OEM.

 

help me out here, guys...

 

check your coolant, is it a milky color?

 

It could be valve seals leaking oil

 

coolant looks like coolant, valve seals leaking oil would burn blue-ish.

The exhuast does NOT smell like coolant burning, it smells like gas (no cat- eww)

bump for more insight or first hand knowledge...

 

bumb becuase I'm having the same problem. My gas mileage sucks also

 

my gas milegae is actually really good....

The car never overheats, either.

TTT

 

BUMP cuz i want to know 2

 

turned out to be nothing but condensation and a worried mind.