1990 Other Mitsubishi Models blackish smoke

1990 MITSUBISHI
243 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SANDRACURTIS
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hi when i start my van blackish grey smoke comes out only when i first start it in the morning,petrol is octane 95,runs not good until its warm,plus does it have a cambelt thanks
Jun 4, 2008 at 8:05 PM
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Hi there,

your engine will have a cam belt. Black smoke is a sign of a rich mixture, so i would be checking the cold start system and do a fuel rail pressure test as well. You may have a leaking injector.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jun 4, 2008 at 10:02 PM
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thanks so much for answering so fast ,does an old van have a fuel injecture in it? mitsi van cyclone
Jun 4, 2008 at 10:49 PM
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Hi there,

If you can post the engine code i will look it up on the data base when i get to my other computer. (can't access that info from where i am now)

Mark (mhpautos)
Jun 4, 2008 at 11:20 PM