Headgasket replaced and now more white smoke

[BMW-F1-FAN]

Just got done replacing the headgasket and now I have a lot of white smoke comming out of the tailpipe. A did the 3 stage tightening of the head bolts. Do they need more?

[TheGeak]

stupid question but...

did you change the oil?

[BMW-F1-FAN]

Yes sir

[TheGeak]

did you do anything besides headgasket?

how long did the car run for (after replacement, with white smoke comming out)

[BMW-F1-FAN]

The previous symptoms were limited white smoke for 15-20 minutes then it stopped. Been happening for a year I think. Was very small at first then gradually increased in time. Today just finished the job and whamo smoke galore. Especially on acceleration.

[TheGeak]

again stupid question, you had the head checked for 'straightness'?

[BMW-F1-FAN]

Yup. New valve stem seals. The works.

[TheGeak]

any possibility that its burning off 'remnants' from the project? how long after the replacement did it run for?

*just trying to go through any possible thing i could think of*

[BMW-F1-FAN]

Is this the sort of thing that after and hour or so the gasket will seal itself?

[BMW-F1-FAN]

I ran it for 25 mins the tightened the additional 35 degrees required, after it cooled. Then I drained the coolant and replaced it as well as the oil and filter. Took it out again, man did I miss driving for the 3 weeks it took me to do the just - just had a baby, and the white smoke be flowin'

[BMW-F1-FAN]

Should I take it the freakin' dealer

[BMW-F1-FAN]

Update! After 2 hours the steam out of the tail stopped. I was on the way to take it to the resident expert mechanic and I guess my car got scared and stopped smoking. Perhaps it took time for the gasket to seat itself? Wierd huh?

[Martin in Bellevue]

Update! After 2 hours the steam out of the tail stopped. I was on the way to take it to the resident expert mechanic and I guess my car got scared and stopped smoking. Perhaps it took time for the gasket to seat itself? Wierd huh?