Hey All,
Firstly I would like to thank everyone that has helped in the past, all the advice has helped immensely!Also would like to thak this site, it's a wealth of knowledge!!
Right then - 1.6 A3 sport - My ABS went some time ago and when i finaly got it sorted the head went, bad bad luck!! Anyhow, got another block, fitted. It ran and worked fine for a long time but after a hedge bump it's been stood for 11 months! Subframe, trackrod arm, hub, two tyres, one alloy, bumper, lower splitter, ABS sensor, and a roll bar link later....not forgetting a leak inside the cabin!!, It's all sorted!!!!
Expensive bump!!!
Time for MOT. I know that if an engine has been stood for a while then it will smoke. I've ran the engine and taken it out....maybe ....for a few miles but not many. I've been told that the exhaust will hold water and that the engine and breaks could do with a good run. Should I remove the exhaust and pour out the water? Would a good cleaner like redex help? Is there anything that I could do to clear the smoke? I've looked in the oil and water and am pleased to say that from what I can see the head is fine. The exhaust kicks out grey smoke, not like a head going but more than i expected - any advice is welcomed as I'm now fed up with driving my girlfriends suzuki swift!
Many thanks in advance