NEED HELP...Does white smoke = BHG?

87sleeper · 01-08-2006, 01:08 AM

hi guys, my car has 200 000 + miles and was bone stock until I got a hold of it...but after a couple of weeks of my new setup: I installed K&N air filter, 3" turbo-back cat-less exhaust, and shimmed wastegate. I started to notice white smoke out of the exhaust when I was stopped...

could this be a sign of a blown head gasket?

or could it be something
else?

thanks

88Supraboy · 01-08-2006, 02:33 AM

could be, white exhaust means moisture, expecially with that many miles.

mrnickleye · 01-08-2006, 03:21 AM

Keep an eye on the radiator fluid level. If you start having to add coolant every few days, and there is no sign of a leak on the ground, then the coolant is going into the engine. Keep an eye on the oil to.
Milky looking oil means coolant is getting into it.

87sleeper · 01-08-2006, 08:16 AM

thanks for the help, i'll take a carefull look at the coolent level and the oil...better start saving for the head gasket...

is thicker better when it comes to a metal head gasket? i was thinking of buying an HKS 2mm head gasket.

Bullz_EyE · 01-08-2006, 10:05 AM

Thicker is better if your going for big boost. I believe there are 2 MHG's below 2mm, HKS 1.2mm and the Greddy 1.5mm. Pick one of those if you know for sure your car will not see an aftermarket turbo.

stumpjumper · 01-08-2006, 06:22 PM

I'm sure someone here will correct me if I'm wrong but don't you need to have the head AND block machined when you install a metal head gasket? I'm under the impression that unless you plan to run massive boost that a Toyota HG and ARP bolts will be sufficient.

01-08-2006, 01:08 AM	#1
87sleeper Stock Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 14	NEED HELP...Does white smoke = BHG? hi guys, my car has 200 000 + miles and was bone stock until I got a hold of it...but after a couple of weeks of my new setup: I installed K&N air filter, 3" turbo-back cat-less exhaust, and shimmed wastegate. I started to notice white smoke out of the exhaust when I was stopped... could this be a sign of a blown head gasket? or could it be something else? thanks

01-08-2006, 03:21 AM	#3
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Keep an eye on the radiator fluid level. If you start having to add coolant every few days, and there is no sign of a leak on the ground, then the coolant is going into the engine. Keep an eye on the oil to. Milky looking oil means coolant is getting into it. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

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01-08-2006, 02:33 AM	#2
88Supraboy 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 55	could be, white exhaust means moisture, expecially with that many miles.

01-08-2006, 08:16 AM	#4
87sleeper Stock Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 14	thanks for the help, i'll take a carefull look at the coolent level and the oil...better start saving for the head gasket... is thicker better when it comes to a metal head gasket? i was thinking of buying an HKS 2mm head gasket.

01-08-2006, 10:05 AM	#5
Bullz_EyE 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 238	Thicker is better if your going for big boost. I believe there are 2 MHG's below 2mm, HKS 1.2mm and the Greddy 1.5mm. Pick one of those if you know for sure your car will not see an aftermarket turbo.

01-08-2006, 06:22 PM	#6
stumpjumper 3" Exhaust Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 74	I'm sure someone here will correct me if I'm wrong but don't you need to have the head AND block machined when you install a metal head gasket? I'm under the impression that unless you plan to run massive boost that a Toyota HG and ARP bolts will be sufficient.