If it's just on start up from cold and clears then it's just common with TD engines but would be worth checking this out if your sure it's not head gasket as this would lead to water in the fuel giving white smoke, so if not head gasket check
A) unburnt fuel, check glow plugs
B) Diesel pump timing/ or worn springs
sounds like a blown head gasket.
I hate to tell you this but I just paid $3,500 at the Nissan dealer for head gasket replacment.
Burning oil? (Worn Rings, Valves) Blown Head gasket?
As far as I know, it should have a gasket. Make sure to use gasket sealer as well when replacing it.
If it was removed then YES.
well if I'm not mistaken, your engine is toast... white smoke usually means your blowing antifreeze through your engine... best advice? talk to your mechanic... least problem? might be a head gasket worst scenerio... cracked block... sorry....
The gasket for a 1997 pickup was around $40.00-$50.00, if i remember right and that was at NAPA.
no, use rtv sealant
you go to a Machanic.
Most liky, bad head gasket
nissan primera overheating after changing the water pump and radiator what could be the cause of this
By removing the oil pan and cleaning the surface and installing a new gasket.