My engine problem

[ponyexpress289]

ok well after the motor is running for a while theres a white smoke coming out of my mufflers ( headers>bolted to the glasspacks>dumped )
i think its the oil but i checked the sparkplugs and no oil on them


could it be that my valve cover gaskets leaking oil could b the cause of the white exhuast

also when i rev up to 5500/6000 rpm white smoke also comes out

i could sure use yalls guys help
thx
ponyexpress

[slyfox4]

White Smoke is WATER.

Blown head gasket most likely.

Do a compression test.

Also what engine do you have? 5500/6000 on a 289 if it is not a K block is too much.

[ponyexpress289]

how do i do a comp test
what is a k block

[slyfox4]

Originally posted by ponyexpress289
how do i do a comp test
what is a k block

K block - solid lifters versus hydraulic. 4 bbl carb Your drivers side door should have a warranty plate. The second line of numbers something like 5F07A
5 is the year
F is the assembly plant
07 designates a coupe in this case
A is the engine code

Compression test requires a tester (any local parts store will have one.) Get the screw in kind. You remove the plugs and screw the tester in. Pull the coil wire first. Crank the engine about four turns. Get your reading. Repeat for all cylinders. The reading should be the same (give or take a few lbs) for all 8 cyls. If not then there are further tests that need to be done to determine where the leak is.