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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 05:15 PM
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1994 Corvette LT1 engine need help getting water on spark plugs 3 and 6, white smoke coming from exhaust.
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1994 Corvette LT1 engine need help getting water on spark plugs 3 and 6, white smoke coming from exhaust.
head gasket is toast---- can come from overheating
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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 11:40 PM
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i aggree with @auggy, head gasket time.
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If there is water entering the combustion chamber, don't delay fixing it as serious cylinder wall erosion can occur as it gets steam cleaned of all oil.
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Originally Posted by whalepirot
If there is water entering the combustion chamber, don't delay fixing it as serious cylinder wall erosion can occur as it gets steam cleaned of all oil.
..and rust if it sits.
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