White Smoke on Start-up

[scottgroovez 0]

Recently when I start up my Golf G60, I'm getting a bit of white smoke from the exhaust which I'm guessing is steam as the coolant level has dropped a little.

 

I've recently replaced the head, so obviously a new genuine head gasket was fitted. How else would coolant get into the cylinders? Or could it be something else?

 

Cheers

Scott

[G60Dan 0]

moisture in the exhaust?

 

Does it go away once the cars warmed up?

 

Have you topped the coolent up & it's done down a 2nd time?

[scottgroovez 0]

There is water on the end of the tailpipes, but I thought that was coolant.

Yeah, it goes away once it's warmed up.

I'm gonna top the coolant and see if it drops again.

[coolrado 0]

did you get the head skimmed??

[G60Dan 0]

I couldn't see coolant making it all the way from the head to the tail pipe. 1st impression would suggest just moisture & nothing to worry about . Keep an eye on the coolant level & let us know how you get on.

[dr_mat 0]

smoke is very distinct from steam - which is it?

It's absolutely normal for a bit of steam on cold mornings, nothing at all to worry about - moisture condensing out of the exhaust gases.

[scottgroovez 0]

did you get the head skimmed??

Yes, the head has been skimmed.

smoke is very distinct from steam - which is it?

It's absolutely normal for a bit of steam on cold mornings, nothing at all to worry about - moisture condensing out of the exhaust gases.

Tis white smoke and it happens at any time, even a hot day.

 

I'll top it up and keep an eye on the level.

 

Cheers for all your quick and helpful replies :)

 

Scott

[dr_mat 0]

white smoke.. hmm.. I'd keep an eye on the oil level too. I know oil produces blue smoke, but sometimes it's hard to see the colour.