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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: 96jetta on November 10, 2008, 07:56:12 am

Title: killer white smoke
Post by: 96jetta on November 10, 2008, 07:56:12 am

i just finished doing the head guasket and timing belt in my 96 td 1.9L jetta. it kinda runs but hesitates a lot then runs for a bit putting out a lot of white smoke. i was told it was the fuel injection pump was timed wrong and as much as i play with it it doesnt do a whole lot.

PLEASE HELP!! thanks Geoff

Title: killer white smoke
Post by: zozep on November 10, 2008, 08:03:53 am

I just did the same on my 92 1.6TD, MHG, timing belt etc... on a cold start it will blow out alot of white smoke until it gets warm, then it runs just fine.

Title: killer white smoke
Post by: zukgod1 on November 10, 2008, 09:09:55 am

How long has this been happening Geoff?

Could be as mentioned either the timing is off and/or there is some antifreeze in the exhaust. The later would burn off after a short drive though and not return.



EDIT; Is this a TDI or an AAZ 1.9?

Title: killer white smoke
Post by: burn_your_money on November 10, 2008, 09:26:00 am

Sounds like timing. Based on your description you have a single piece pump pulley right?

Title: killer white smoke
Post by: Vincent Waldon on November 10, 2008, 09:34:22 am

Timing and/or air bubbles would be my guess as well.