Technical 1.6 16v Stilo head gasket replacement - help?

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Technical 1.6 16v Stilo head gasket replacement - help?

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Well after changing the oil today and finally getting the car up to temperature for the first time since I bought it, its chucking out loads of whitish smoke.

Part of me would like to think its because it hasnt run for over 5 months, but Im gonna have to accept that the head gasket is probably goosed.

Its not displaying any signs of head gasket failure ie high temps or rough running, but it putting out a lot of white smoke.

Im sure its probably been covered on here already so can somebody kindly point me in the direction of a"how to" guide with decent pics of the required locking tools etc.

Any help appreciated. Would rather tackle this one myself than farm it out.
 
My old Alfa GTV I just sold was sat for several months, and that took a good 40 minutes for the white smoke to clear....there's a lot of condensation in the exhaust.

Personally I would check the compression of the cylinders before anything else.
 
Thanks. Im not entirely convinced that it is a head gasket problem but got to prepare for the worst. Its the only thing preventing me getting the car MOTed and sold so am gutted.
I can not find ANY info on removing this head anywhere. Please somebody.
 
The main problem Ive got is, I think the car just needs a good old "italian tune up" ie a good thrashing down the local motorway.
But, because its just a project car at the moment, its not got any tax, insurance or MOT, and Im not stupid enough to take a risk.
 
Well the good news is, touch wood, its not a blown head gasket( I hope).
Let it idle for ages and still chucking out loads of smoke. Curiosity got the better of me and I took it out down some country lanes. Only a few miles. Back home and all the smoke has gone. Not overheating or running badly. Water level hasnt dropped and it seems to have cured a sticking cam follower.

Happy days.
Only issue now is a grumbling/squeaking noise from belt area. Maybe a tensioner.
Can they be greased or oiled or are they sealed bearings?
 
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