by geeves » Sun Jun 16, 2019 7:30 am
When cold diesel smoke can apear blue and the 4jb1 is known for smoke cold. It might not be cause for panic.
What does it smell like?
Whats oil consumption like? If its less than a litre between oil changes dont worry about it
Most common cause of smoke on start up in an old diesel is a leaky injector letting a little fuel into the cylinder when parked This doesnt burn properly when you start the car so you get a big puff of smoke. Next most common thing is the timing but today it should be cold enough for the cold start to advance the timing so you might get no smoke
Sanding your knuckles before starting work can help. That way you cant skin them