jockmonkey
31-05-2008, 11:38 AM
Hi everyone,
I have searched various forum threads but still can't put my finger on an exact problem with my car.
Its a 51/2001 130 PD (AWX) Engine code, done 130K miles, and has been running great. Bought with 100K on it,ex company car someone else had (had belts done:Blush:) and has a FSH to date.
Last few days, has started to give out a trail of white smoke. On start up no big clouds, if idles for a minute or so gets worse. Seems worse through town, but wonder if that is because I am going slower, and hence smoke clouds take a bit longer to fade away (or i take longer to leave the scene!)
Slight oily burning smell, no big soot deposits. Car seems to be running fine apart from that (no major power losses:biglaugh:) and hence although I fear my wallet will get a bashing, hopefully it isn't terminal, as the car is still great (and had lots of money and TLC on it recently). No big noises or rattles either. No muck apparent in collant or round oil cap
Oil consumption doesn't seem too high (e.g. hasn't really increased) and still getting reasonable 40+ mpg
So based upon what I have read here is it..
Turbo or seals on turbo?
Head Gasket gone?
Pipe, EGR or other associated things?
So any thoughts or comments would be appreciated, as I am slightly petrified as to what it is. Have to get it fixed soon as it is now embarrasing in traffic, and old bill will eventually ream me if they stop me!
I have searched various forum threads but still can't put my finger on an exact problem with my car.
Its a 51/2001 130 PD (AWX) Engine code, done 130K miles, and has been running great. Bought with 100K on it,ex company car someone else had (had belts done:Blush:) and has a FSH to date.
Last few days, has started to give out a trail of white smoke. On start up no big clouds, if idles for a minute or so gets worse. Seems worse through town, but wonder if that is because I am going slower, and hence smoke clouds take a bit longer to fade away (or i take longer to leave the scene!)
Slight oily burning smell, no big soot deposits. Car seems to be running fine apart from that (no major power losses:biglaugh:) and hence although I fear my wallet will get a bashing, hopefully it isn't terminal, as the car is still great (and had lots of money and TLC on it recently). No big noises or rattles either. No muck apparent in collant or round oil cap
Oil consumption doesn't seem too high (e.g. hasn't really increased) and still getting reasonable 40+ mpg
So based upon what I have read here is it..
Turbo or seals on turbo?
Head Gasket gone?
Pipe, EGR or other associated things?
So any thoughts or comments would be appreciated, as I am slightly petrified as to what it is. Have to get it fixed soon as it is now embarrasing in traffic, and old bill will eventually ream me if they stop me!