'95 2.3 Smoke on Start

[P.L.A.N. - A.]

So, my '95 2.3 smokes a little on start up. blue smoke, so probably oil. It does it first start and sometimes when it's already warmed up. Not a ton, just a little cloud puff that you can see and smell.

This truck sat for several years and I don't know how often it was started. It's only got 50,000 kms on the motor.

I think the compression is good, so I don't think the rings are an issue. Are the valve stem seals a likely culprit or what should I be looking for? This would be a great little truck if it didn't smoke like that...

 

[scotts90ranger]

valve stem seals would be my guess, not a hard job just takes time and a couple small pry bars, other than the compression gage and air compressor to keep the valves in place.

 

[steve63]

id have to agree with the first response,valve stem seals,especially with the truck sitting,mine sat for 6 years and it gets a little puff of smoke when u start it up,there easy to change.