Blows white smoke from 2003 Jetta when starting

It is hard starting my VW 2003 Jetta. It usually take 5 to 10 cranking before it turns over. Then it run normally. It only happens when the car has not been driven for about 6 hours.

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Dec 22, 2009 • 2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

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Starts fine, when i get about a block down the road loses power goes flat and blows white smoke if i pull over and it didnt die it usually clears up and drives ok

Could be timing... the white smoke might be
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Hi JG,

White smoke is indicative of water/moisture getting burned off.
If it only happens when starting, when the engine is cold (like first thing in the morning), it's most likely condensation that formed on the cold metal inside the exhaust system.

However,
If you are also experiencing a loss of power or if your coolant level is dropping I'd get a compression check done. The additional symptoms could indicate a blown head gasket.

Best regards
Mike

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