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A lot of smoke and a slight pinging....

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by tomandjerry00, Sep 18, 2009.

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    So I had my tank off for paint for a few months now, just got it back (looks awesome!), put the tank back on and started the bike up. I noticed a pinging in cylinder 1 and when I tried to take it around the block, a lot of smoke poured through the header. I immediately brought her home and killed the engine. Any ideas or what I can do? Thanks guys!
     
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    From my phone conversation with him, my mechanic thinks I blew a piston....
     
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    Could be a valve stuck open after standing so long, check the compression.
     
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    So I got some good news, a mechanic took a look at her in my garage and said no problem with the engine, just the header gasket out of that cylinder. A few dollar gasket and I'm back in business!!
     
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