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JBoggs 08-13-2001 04:11 PM

Smokes on Takeoff
 
My 380 Sl (83) with about 175,000 on it smokes on takeoff (kind of grey). Passed emissions but only barely. Mostly smokes when sitting at a light for several seconds. Drives very well other than the smoke.

Been told that it is probably valve guide seals but one guy had me change the transmission vacuum switch (which was wet) and that helped a little.


Any fixes or bandaids other than a valve job? Heavier oil, additives?


Thanks.


J. Boggs

David C Klasse 08-13-2001 05:37 PM

It could be carbon build up. If so, you could try an Italian tune-up. Do you ever drive the car hard?

Stan Pittman 08-13-2001 10:53 PM

Replace the valve guide seals. A lot cheaper than a complete valve job.

MikeTangas 08-14-2001 12:45 AM

I concur on the seals needing replacement. It may need guides as well, but start with the seals first.

Q 08-14-2001 09:33 AM

If you are not getting a lot of the same smoke on startup, it is probably your rings and not your valve guide seals.

crookednose 08-14-2001 06:42 PM

My 1987 190 Euro used to emit bluish/black smoke when I took off after sitting in traffic or at a long light. I was in a real panic. Had my carb adjusted and all the smoke went away.

E500man 08-15-2001 08:12 PM

I believe your motor is running rich.


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