[n20ta2]

On my 2000 on initial start up in the morning it puffs white smoke for a few seconds then it clears up and wont do it again untill it sits over night.White smoke is telling me its oil,valve seals?turbo?truck runs great other then a surge on start up in cold weather that dissapears in summer.Truck has around 150,000 on it Thanks!

 

[ferguda]

It's normal to get some white smoke on a cold start in cooler weather.

 

[n20ta2]

how about when its around 55 degrees is that still a little cool? Had the truck for 7 years now and never noticed it untill now.Cant remember if it still occurs in summer months.

 

[ferguda]

Living in Winnipeg, I get white smoke on first start up most of the time. I don't notice it as much in summer as it's only a short puff on a cooler morning. In spring & fall I plug the van in just to keep it warmed up and ready to go.

 

[getitbig]

Check your glow plugs and make sure there all working proper. Mine did this when a few were bad. Replaced them and no more smoke.

 

[n20ta2]

glow plugs expensive?

 

[klhansen]

glow plugs expensive?

About $10-12 each. DON'T skimp and go for cheapy brands, as they may swell up and get stuck in the head. I'd recommend ONLY Motorcraft ZD-11 or the equivalent International #1820697C2, both made by Beru.

Click on the Hard/No Start link in my signature for how to check the GP's from outside the valve covers. If you find any of them open circuit, I'd recommend replacing all 8. It's something that someone with a just a bit of wrenching experience can do.