Blue smoke at start up for about a minute

Radiowave

Radiowave

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Sep 30, 2012
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Edgewater, Maryland
Boat Info
2009 330 Sundancer
Engines
496 Mercruiser w/Bravo III drives
I started my engines yesterday after about a three week hiatus. I noticed blue smoke for about a minute coming from the starboard motor. I’m trying to budget for several jobs I would like to take care over the winter. Is a valve seal repair considered a big/expensive job? Assuming the blue smoke is caused by leaking oil.
 
bobeast said:
Does it smell like oil? It may just be steam from condensation, this time of year.
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I’m headed to the boat again today. I will be sure to check for the smell of burning oil. I didn’t think steam would be blue. I learn new things everyday. Thx
 
Radiowave said:
I’m headed to the boat again today. I will be sure to check for the smell of burning oil. I didn’t think steam would be blue. I learn new things everyday. Thx
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Yeah. it's generally white, but might pick up a blue tint from the surrounding water. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it :)
 
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