White smoke in the exhaust, more so on a cold start. That's steam. Water is getting into the combustion chamber. Most likely coolant. Put your hand in the white smoke to capture the odor. (don't burn yourself) What does your hand smell like? Coolant (anti-freeze & water) smells sweet. Likeliest cause = head gasket. Possible = cracked head - depending on how hot it got. Less likely = cracked intake manifold. you have a gasket problem and need to have it looked at immediately
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Is there a water gasket between the exhaust and engine block on a 1992 Pontiac sunbird 2.0?
No. There would be a gasket between the head and the block, though.
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Where is the crank sensor located on 1990 Pontiac Sunbird?
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Is it possible to replace a 3.3l engine in a Dodge Caravan with a 3.1l engine from a Pontiac Sunbird?
NO.
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if both are automatic and both have STOCK exhaust systems it should be alright
Where is the coolant temperature sensor on a 1991 Pontiac sunbird le?
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Where is the timing case on a 1994 Pontiac sunbird?
Front of engine (behind serpentine belt).
Where is the crank sensor on a 1989 Pontiac sunbird 2.0?
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Engine starts at 3000 rpm and is shaking a lot on a Pontiac Sunbird 3.1 what can cause this?
possibly your motor mounts. i had the same issue with my old sunbird
Where is the belt tensioner located on a 93 Pontiac Sunbird?
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What is the spark plug gap on 2.0 liter engine for a 1993 Pontiac sunbird?
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Where is the o2 sensor located on a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville?
There are at least 2 in the exhaust near the engine.There are at least 2 in the exhaust near the engine.
What is involved in replacing bearings in a 1990 Pontiac Sunbird?
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Where are the spark plugs located in a 1994 Pontiac Sunbird V6?
3 at the back of engine,3 in front
How do you turn off the engine light on a 1991 Pontiac sunbird Le?
u will need a odb1 scanner,
Where is the fan relay located on a 1994 Pontiac Sunbird?
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Did Pontiac build a sunbird safari 1979 V8?
In 1978 and 1979, the station wagon from the discontinued Astre series was added to the Sunbird line, as seen here in this 1979 Pontiac Sunbird Sport Safari Station Wagon example. They continued to use the same front fascia as the Astre with Sunbird badging. The 2.3 L engine was simultaneously discontinued.
Where is the fuse panel located in a 92 Pontiac sunbird?
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Where is the windshield washer pump on a 1994 sunbird 3.1?
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Where is the crankshaft sensor located on a 1993 Pontiac Sunbird?
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How do you adjust the rockers on a 1992 Pontiac sunbird?
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Is an 89 2 0 Pontiac an interferance engine?
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