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Feb 25, 2007 22:22:36 GMT
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Hi all  The only thing I wasn't sure on with the Golf I've brought is the engine. It is a standard 1.3 with a slight problem. It has had a new head gasket, the head skimmed, new cambelt, tensioner, plugs, etc... but it is still a bit smokey. It has never overheated and has been well looked after. The only thing I can think of is that the head is cracked. Does anyone else have any ideas what could be up? Enjoy some lovely Golf's for your troubles ;D     |
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Feb 25, 2007 22:25:07 GMT
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What colour is the smoke?
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Feb 25, 2007 22:27:45 GMT
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Grey/White.
Hardly get any while its ticking over but you get a bit when you rev it.
Hasn't lost any power though.
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Feb 25, 2007 22:31:07 GMT
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It's very possible there's still some coolant left in the exhaust from when the gasket blew if that was recent. Was it replaced long ago?
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Alain
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Feb 25, 2007 22:31:58 GMT
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Smoke or steam?
I should think it's most likely to be the valve stem seals, rather than anythign serious...
How many miles has it done?
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Feb 25, 2007 22:32:33 GMT
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It's very possible there's still some coolant left in the exhaust from when the gasket blew if that was recent. Was it replaced long ago? About a month ago. Smoke or steam? I should think it's most likely to be the valve stem seals, rather than anythign serious... How many miles has it done? I'm pretty sure it was smoke. It's done 62k approx. |
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Last Edit: Feb 25, 2007 22:34:31 GMT by MiniDan
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Alain
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Feb 25, 2007 22:36:41 GMT
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Does the smoke smelly like burning oil? Does it run ok otherwise? whip out a plug and see how it looks |
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Feb 25, 2007 22:40:06 GMT
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Does the smoke smelly like burning oil? Does it run ok otherwise? whip out a plug and see how it looks It doesn't smell of anything. I was having a good sniff round for antifreeze but theres no smell at all. Runs fantastic & ticks over spot on. Thats why I'm a little confused. I don't pick up the car till Tue/Wed due to I need my insurance documents so I can get tax. Will whip a plug out and have a lookski then |
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Alain
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Feb 25, 2007 22:56:37 GMT
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If it hasnt been run for a while, i wouldnt worry about it (yet) Just give it a good drive and see how it goes |
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Its been started, but due to the tax running out in Jan it hasn't been on the road, just started up on the driveway.
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I really hope that bodywork was like that when they got to it! If so.. coool, if not... what a waste. |
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P.S. I would stick with it. The 1043 in my Polo smokes a fair bit, but it has been sat and only run on the driveway for a while.
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Alain
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I really hope that bodywork was like that when they got to it! If so.. coool, if not... what a waste. It was saved by the crusher by the skin of its teeth..... The bodywork is like that from where the 'claw of doom' picked it up  |
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I'd expect valve stem seals to make it smoke on start up (more when reved) then clear after 5-10 mins, however its not been run properly so who can say.
If even when driven regularly it always smokes a bit when reved i'd suspect either a cracked/warped head, leaking head gasket (damaged?) or rings/bore wear.
I suspect its just because its sitting and oil is seeping past the stem seals. A good run will reveal more.
Whatever the problem its not going to be a big deal. The engines are easy to rebuild and cheap to replace.
You can buy a good sixteen for £30 ;D
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the smoke coming out the exhaust stick some cold metal object near it see if the smoke turns to liquid my cars spitting out quite a bit of white smoke and it appears to turn to liquid when it cools, I'm thinking coolants getting in the cylinders  |
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Feb 26, 2007 10:17:23 GMT
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When I seen it I stuck my hand over it, it was warm but it wasn't wet or moist.
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Feb 26, 2007 10:52:05 GMT
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or condensation in the exhaust...
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Feb 26, 2007 13:51:27 GMT
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Hmm... I don't think it is.
I forgot to mention, it still has the 'mayo' looking stuff on the oil cap.
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Feb 26, 2007 16:40:04 GMT
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Hmm... I don't think it is. I forgot to mention, it still has the 'mayo' looking stuff on the oil cap. Again, if the car's not been used much over the last few weeks/months, except the odd short run, a bit of 'cap jizz' is 'normal' at this time of year As soon as the car has had a good run and got right up to temp, is should clear... If it hasnt, check your coolant to see whether: a) it's got oil in it (you'll see the rainbow effect water) b) the level isn't changing (up or down) That's what I'd do anyway.... |
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Feb 26, 2007 16:45:15 GMT
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;D Cool, thanks!
I will have a see what happens when I get it. Its about 20mins away from my house so that should give it a bit of a run.
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