When I started the A4 engine on my boat this weekend I noticed the exhaust water was white. This is the first that I have seen. The engine started right up and ran smoothly. The coolant in the FWC system was down. As I was engaged in repairing sail handling rigging I did not start to trouble shoot the issue. My first thought is that the head gasket has failed. I have not checked the oil nor have I pulled any plugs to check the condition or ran a compression check.
I usually check the exhaust when starting the engine. It seams that there has been a blue smoke until the engine warms up. Two previous times it looks like there was a discharge of black carbon.
I want to ask the list if any one has any suggestions as to what is the cause of this anomaly.
Mart
I usually check the exhaust when starting the engine. It seams that there has been a blue smoke until the engine warms up. Two previous times it looks like there was a discharge of black carbon.
I want to ask the list if any one has any suggestions as to what is the cause of this anomaly.
Mart
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