Smoke coming from timing belt area!

[SyckoSHO]

Hey all,

Quick question, I have a 93 atx and I have been having a problem with smoke coming from the timing belt area. A new belt was put on last year. and the engine prob has about 45k miles on it (not sure on mileage, Dealer put a salvage engine in and they said it had 30k on it). I am not sure what exactly the smoke smells like but its not an antifreeze smell, it only smokes when I first start it, then goes away. DO I need timing belt tensioner pulleys? I am gonna pull off the top cover this week when I get a chance.

thx in advance

<small>[ February 22, 2003, 02:52 PM: Message edited by: SyckoSHO ]</small>

 

[CALL AAA]

I have no idea, but can you figure if it's coming from the upper end, or the lower end? How about the color? White, blue or black. I hope this helps someone to help you.

 

[SyckoSHO]

yea its white smoke and I really cant pinpoint where its exactly coming from but it is coming out for the belt area.

 

[DougLee25]

It could be a coolant leak of sorts in the same area which is burning off and looking like it could be a timing belt issue.

Doug