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Travis.herr · 07-24-2015, 10:02 PM

Hey guys,

I'm about to buy a 72 K-10, it's got a 350 V8. It's extremely clean in and out with very low rust. The problem is that I'm getting whitish blue smoke out the pipes when I accelerate it and get on it. It's not much but I could easily see it. What is the most likely thing that could be? Also what's that gonna cost to fix? Also if they have any common problems that I should look out for before actually buying it?

Thanks everyone

ol'blu72 · 07-24-2015, 10:33 PM

Whiteish blue smoke is oil. Do a compression test or leakdown. Sounds like the engine is getting worn. Look for rust in the cab corners and rockers

Travis.herr · 07-24-2015, 11:02 PM

Thanks for the help brad, could it be a major fix?

**landy** · 07-24-2015, 11:57 PM

If the engine is worn, it may need to be rebuilt or replaced with a new short block, both of which are fairly expensive. Depending on the amount of wear, you may be able to hone and re-ring the pistons. In either case, it will cost some $s and take some effort and time.

Consider that in your offer.

ol'blu72 · 07-25-2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis.herr

Thanks for the help brad, could it be a major fix?

As stated probably a rebuild soon or new engine. You can get a crate 350 from JEGs for about the same price as a rebuild. I think they are $1500. Rebuild will be about that depending on what it needs.
Tell the guy you noticed the smoke and talk him down and get a sweet deal.

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hugger6933 · 07-25-2015, 11:23 AM

If you could wait it out Jegs puts those GM engine on sale about every three or four months at a super deal like $1200. They have warranty that is pretty sweet. Jim

07-24-2015, 10:02 PM	#1
Travis.herr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 2	72 K-10 Problem Hey guys, I'm about to buy a 72 K-10, it's got a 350 V8. It's extremely clean in and out with very low rust. The problem is that I'm getting whitish blue smoke out the pipes when I accelerate it and get on it. It's not much but I could easily see it. What is the most likely thing that could be? Also what's that gonna cost to fix? Also if they have any common problems that I should look out for before actually buying it? Thanks everyone

07-24-2015, 10:33 PM	#2
ol'blu72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 333	Re: 72 K-10 Problem Whiteish blue smoke is oil. Do a compression test or leakdown. Sounds like the engine is getting worn. Look for rust in the cab corners and rockers __________________ Brad 72 Blazer CST 350/350/205

07-24-2015, 11:02 PM	#3
Travis.herr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 2	Re: 72 K-10 Problem Thanks for the help brad, could it be a major fix?

07-24-2015, 11:57 PM	#4
landy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: alb, nm Posts: 413	Re: 72 K-10 Problem If the engine is worn, it may need to be rebuilt or replaced with a new short block, both of which are fairly expensive. Depending on the amount of wear, you may be able to hone and re-ring the pistons. In either case, it will cost some $s and take some effort and time. Consider that in your offer.

07-25-2015, 11:23 AM	#6
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: 72 K-10 Problem If you could wait it out Jegs puts those GM engine on sale about every three or four months at a super deal like $1200. They have warranty that is pretty sweet. Jim



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