Chevrolet Cavalier Forum : “97 2.4l dohc”

my guess is the head gasket that is usually the case if it is white smoke
  

yeah i agree with andrew, white smoke usually means anit-freeze is getting in the cylinders

I have tried to figure it out and my only guess could be is that on a brand new motor the rings in the number four cylinder havent seated yet because i checked the spark plugs and the number four cylinder is soaked in oil so i think that the white smoke is oil burning in the number four cylinder idk?

when u see the smoke, does it have almost a sweet smell to it or does it smell like something burning?

it smells like something is burning

if its more of a burning smell then that means its burning oil, oil must be getting into the cylinders somehow. check ur compression and if u can, do a pressure test with a spark plug pulled out and see if theres any kind fluid getting in but it does seem like a head gasket might be shot

aight thanks dude ill check it out more and let you know if  i figure out the problem

did u plan the head b4 puting it on the block

cool man, u can always hit me up on my profile page if its easier to contact me