Smoke on starting after the car sits for a while

[vinyel23]

Hi
I have a 95 ford probe, the car emits smoke when i start it on cold mornings , after the engine has heated up i have no problems any ideas what is causing this and the cost of repair involved in fixing this .
Thanks

[96probegt]

probally need a valve adjustment or new valve guides

[eagleice2000]

hi i have a probe se 1994 and it has the same problem smoke only when cold start but when i start driving it never smokes, the mechanic told me it was serious and that it would be around 1000 dlls to fix it but i want to look for a second opinion and maybe a 3rd or 4th till i get a better response, have you fixed yours? if so please let me know. or if it has gone worse also.

[Bobert]

Are you sure it is smoke? Whats the weather like when you start it?

What does the smoke look like? IOs it White, BLuish, Does it stink?

[blindfoldedhope]

I have the same damn problem its just embarassing just drop in a used engine it will save you $ in the long run check your oil 2 mine has been burning about 4 quarts ever 1,000-1,500 miles

[shawnwilliams]

It might just be the computer, try to reset it by starting you car then immediately turn it off, wait 5 secs do it again then after the next 5secs your computer should be reseted. And see if it still does it.

[mikentc90]

smoking on startup is usualy just the valve guide seals. not a serious problem.

[Bobert]

Originally Posted by mikentc90

smoking on startup is usualy just the valve guide seals. not a serious problem.

What is a good way to take care of that problem? I have heard everything from Pro Long to Seafoam.

[mikentc90]

Those are simple temporary fixes. the only way to truely fix it is to get new valve guide seals installed. I am a do-it-yourself guy, so this for me is fairly easy. If you are not a do-it-yourselfer, it will probably cost a couple hundred bucks.