White smoke and miss

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  1. stevescummins

    stevescummins Active Member

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    I just traded my 98 for a 2001 ram. It's a 24 valve 5 speed that is stock right now. When I start it in the mornings it blows big white smoke and runs really rough for a minute. Once it runs for a minute it's ok for the rest of the day. Anyone have any suggestions?
     
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    Mine does the same thing, when its cold outside. Doesn't sound unusual. If its below 20 degrees, I cycle the key twice before starting. Not so bad then.
     
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    sounds like a head gasket to me
     
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    try plugging in the truck at night so when you go to start it up in the morning its already warmed up
     
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    Might be oil sitting on your valve guides and blowing by.
     
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    my 99 does that exactly when my intake heater grid went out. (wait to start light)
     
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    white smoke

    It has only been getting down in the high 20's at night. As far as the grid heater I'm pretty sure it's ok because when I start down the road with lights on it dimms the lights when it cycles. What would be the easiest way to check the head gasket? I have a big line kit and draw staw with a holley blue to put on as soon as possible. Just had back surgery 4 weeks ago.
     
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    Do a compression check.
     
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    next step

    I changed the fuel filter and hooked up a fuel pressure gauge. The fuel pressure never went below 8psi. Maybe injectors?
     

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