Classic/Antique Car Repair: black soot/smoke, jaguar, Rolls-Royce


Question
i have a 93 chevy caprice wagon it has a lt1 in it.problem is it has a lot of black soot on tail pipe an leaves a poodle of it when i start it an reeve it up it also will put out a puff of black smoke mostly only when i climb a hill an hammer down on it but it dont lose any power i added seafoam an additive to gas it had a small low idle miss that went away but carbon build up on pipe still there an it still does it here an there any suggestion would be great thank you mike

Answer
Hello Michael,

Thank you for asking, but I think you may have selected the wrong category for your question.  I have volunteered to answer questions that relate to “Automotive Wooden Interior Trim” - specifically the “Real” wood trim parts found in Jaguars, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Bentleys, BMWs, Jensen Healeys, Austin Healeys, Triumphs - etc. etc. etc.

I do appreciate you asking me a question, however that is NOT in my area expertise.

Should you or any of your fellow automotive enthusiasts have interior wood trim in their vehicles....and IF that wood is having trouble.....I can help.

Thank you.

OH, and for what it is worth, I would think that you Might be able to find or order a repair manual for your car, either from a Local Parts Store or Amazon, Borders or maybe on eBay etc. etc.  It would be a good idea to have one, if you are going to do mechanical work yourself.  

Also for what it is worth, I would think that you might want to search for a classic/vintage car club in your area.  Many folks in clubs are very helpful people and may be able to help you find your answer...making a friend or two in that "world" would be very helpful, especially if you are going to do mechanical work yourself.  Who knows, maybe one of those folks has had the same problem or can assist you personally with the answer to your question.

(I would appreciate you taking the time to Rate my response....thanks)