.....I'm looking for a VW to convert to a greasecar and I came across a '92 Jetta diesel that emits a small plume of white smoke the first few seconds after startup.I'm new to diesels,and I was wondering if this is a benign occurance,or could it be something more ominous like a head gasket.? The owner of the car says the car does not consume coolant. The car does take several starting attempts to get going.The owner blames it on the glowplugs.Apparently,the car throws it s alternator belt on a fairly regular basis also.Could it be a pulley/tensioner or something like that?There are 198 k miles on the clock. Advice would be very greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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18 years ago