white/blue smoke when cold

[funkingonutz]

My '95 3.0 pukes out alot of white/blue smoke when its cold, as it warms up it goes away, the exhaust does'nt smell sweet, but it smells oily only when cold.
Going head gasket???
rings/valve seals?

 

[funkingonutz]

bump??

 

[Viva*the*Ranger]

My dad has the same problem with his 87 2.9. I know it's a completely different beast but the same exact situation. One mechanic said it was the rings, a different mechanic said it was a small crack in the head. He still hasn't figured it out. I don't trust either of those mechanics though. Most of them just want your $$$$. He said it smokes worst when he parks forward facing down hill. Is the case with yours? I can call him tonight and see if he has made any progress with it and let you know.

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

valve seals should be at the top of the list, followed by rings and MAYBE a bad head gasket/cracked head (but i doubt it).

also check your crank breather to be sure oil isnt entering the intake that way.

 

[funkingonutz]

ok thanks....and i always park facing uphill...so i guess ill try facing the otherway and see if it gets worse
yeah i figured the valve seals would be bad.