Isn't white smoke symptomatic of water in the combustion chamber i.e. head
gasket problems? Would also seem to fit with pressurised crankcase.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dennis Berman <dberman@nortelnetworks.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 4:02 PM
Subject: Please read and advice (if possible)
> RE: 1977 MGB Engine Trouble
>
> Dear Members,
>
> I attempted to drive my 1977 MGB from Dallas to Oklahoma City this week
> end.
> Only got about 50 miles out of dallas before the following problem
> happened:
>
> 1) Very light white smoke began to enter the cockpit; seemed like I was
> driving through a light fog.
>
> 2) White smoke began to come out of the tail pipe. Oil concumption shoot
> up
> drastically. Perhaps a quart every 20 miles.
>
> 3) Also, oil pressure was building up inside the valve cover. I know
> this because
> oil was coming out of the cap and from around the valve cover
> gasket. But,
> this was not extreme.
>
> Note: Water temp was stable and it does not appear to be any type of
> coolant
> problem involved.
>
> My thoughts are two fold: First, perhaps a valve problem? Second, and
> more
> serious, perhaps a ring (which would require an engine rebuild.
>
> So, heres the questions. I would be very appreciative to hear your
> thoughts,
> ideas, and/or advice.
>
> Question 1: Is there a way that I can diagnosis this? I have the tools
> for a compression
> test.
>
> Question 2: I am in Plano (very near Dallas). Is there an MG expert in
> my area who
> rebuilds engines? I have already contacted Art Ziek. He estimates ~5000
> to do this
> works. And for that kind of money, I can simply buy another (very clean)
> MGB.
>
> She has run great, less various typical problems, for several years.
> I use her as my daily driver, but looks like I'll be driving the Honda
> for awhile.
>
> Again, any thoughts or advice would be very welcome.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Dennis Berman
> dberman@nortelnetworks.com
>
>
>
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