1986 Jeep CJ7 Exhaust smoke & smells

1986 JEEP CJ7
126,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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TJM_11789
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At the low end of each gear the jeep puts out a fair amount of smoke with a pretty embarrassing odor. The converter is in good shape, most of the exhaust is ok and not real rusty. I know that white smoke means burning oil, but what causes that smell?
Jun 5, 2008 at 8:01 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Is it a sweet smell? White ususally is coolant burning whereas oil burns a littel blueish. HAve it chemical tested for a blown head gasket before you worry about the odor or oil consumption.Burning oil has a rubbery smell to it.
Jun 6, 2008 at 7:41 AM