Spyder smoke signals

[Mike the Bear]

I'm getting some white smoke on start up from cold. Is this terrible news or just bad? It does not smell oily and disappears after a minute at most

Any thoughts most welcome

Mike






2003 Spyder 4200
Deon Dino Rep with 12v Alfa 3 litre V6

 

[CatmanV2]

I'm getting some white smoke on start up from cold. Is this terrible news or just bad? It does not smell oily and disappears after a minute at most

Any thoughts most welcome

Mike






2003 Spyder 4200
Deon Dino Rep with 12v Alfa 3 litre V6

Probably just condensation water boiling off in the cold exhaust. If your coolant level is fine, I'd not be over worried.

C

 

[BennyD]

They occasionally do this. Mine tends to do it n starting when really hot. I have heard an explanation but can't remember what is was; I stopped listening when he said its normal as long as it stops! I'm pretty sure it's Ok.

 

[Needamaser]

Generally white smoke is moisture, blue oil and black fuel.
As Mr C says if your coolant levels are static it is not coming from within the system.

 

[conaero]

Yes mine will do this when its been stood for along time or the battery has been off. Have you had a flat battery?

I believe its just the self learn of the ECU after battery drain.

 

[StuartW]

I believe its just the self learn of the ECU after battery drain.

Yep, I've heard that too and had the same on the GTS when my Yuasa packed up

 

[Mike the Bear]

We had a flat battery a few months ago but the smoke is newer than that. I 'll watch the coolant level
Thanks Mike

Ps new serious issue now arisen - new post coming

 

[MrPea]

Amusingly, Mike, you've beaten me to putting up a similar post! Fears allayed! I had a horrible hypochondriac moment that someone would respond that the cats were going or something similarly annoying. I'm very pleased there's a reasonable and non-concerning explanation.

 

[alfatwo]

It could be antifreeze leaking because of a iffy head gasket while its been standing for awhile

like Mike says keep an eye on the coolant level...

Dave

 

[philw696]

Dont think it will be a head gasket on a 4200 but a 3200 now thats another can of worms

 

[beau]

this is mine on a cold morning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXtJ1hLF_uM

 

[Contigo]

That's quite clear Beau, here's mine

[video=youtube;t5om-PGuyRE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5om-PGuyRE[/video]