Diesel smoke (greyish/whiteish) on startup?

Josh@jaztuning.com

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So one of my TDI's is now smoking unburned fuel upon cold startup? Its a greyish color, and smells exactly like fuel....no blueish tint or anything to it? The car has a new harness and glow plugs as well.

Any suggestions?

I have also searched around a bit before posting...haven't really found the answer
 
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chimaera

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2012 Skoda Superb Combi CR170
Probably injection timing a bit off. Is it hard to start as well?

Other possible culprits would be coked/worn nozzles on the injectors, worn injector bodies/springs - this would affect the way fuel is injected into the cylinder leading to poor combustion.
 
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