misses on start-up

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Aug 31, 2006 | 08:11 AM

stormy76

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From: bailey,colo

misses on start-up

A friend has a 2002 dodge cummins that misses & sputters on start up & pumps out white smoke, but clears up after a few minutes then runs fine. Any ideas on cause?

Aug 31, 2006 | 08:15 AM

mcoleman

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From: Backwoods of Missouri CSA

Sounds like the heater grid isn't working to me.

Aug 31, 2006 | 10:19 AM

LAmiller

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Could have a seeping head gasket and be getting a little water in the combustion chamber while its parked

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