Issue found was the dip stick not reading properly for some reason and too much oil so what seemed to be steam in the exhaust fumes was more bluey grey.
It seems to have been caught in time and dealt with so the creature purrs again!
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- 28 May 2015, 11:19
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Backfire and White Smoke
- Replies: 6
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- 25 May 2015, 13:32
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Backfire and White Smoke
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1735
Re: Backfire and White Smoke
hmm,
I've got a friend of mine coming over to take a look with me, he works on lpg so I'll give it a try.
Seems strange though definitely. I'll let you know what we find!
I've got a friend of mine coming over to take a look with me, he works on lpg so I'll give it a try.
Seems strange though definitely. I'll let you know what we find!
- 25 May 2015, 13:06
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Backfire and White Smoke
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1735
Re: Backfire and White Smoke
definitely not,
I checked the fuel receipt but same on LPG too
I checked the fuel receipt but same on LPG too
- 25 May 2015, 12:26
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Backfire and White Smoke
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1735
Backfire and White Smoke
Hi everyone, this is all I could find on the Wiki that closely matches what happened yesterday: https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/All_engine_faults/repairs/maintenance_Air-cooled_white_smoke" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; However, I've got a 1.9 dg watercooled any ideas to whethe...
- 22 May 2015, 16:17
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Can anyone tell me exactly what engine this is?
- Replies: 17
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Re: Can anyone tell me exactly what engine this is?
Please check the coolant level on the tank inside the engine bay is brim full, one behind flap should he half full, check oil and please stop if any lights come on. All too often we see posts saying... a light came on but I kept driving, now it's overheated have I done any damage? Will do, thanks a...
- 21 May 2015, 17:14
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Can anyone tell me exactly what engine this is?
- Replies: 17
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Re: Can anyone tell me exactly what engine this is?
Please check the coolant level on the tank inside the engine bay is brim full, one behind flap should he half full, check oil and please stop if any lights come on. All too often we see posts saying... a light came on but I kept driving, now it's overheated have I done any damage? Will do, thanks a...
- 21 May 2015, 09:56
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Can anyone tell me exactly what engine this is?
- Replies: 17
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Can anyone tell m exactly what engine this is?
Thanks for the info guys!
I'm based between Swansea and Carmarthen. I'm going to take it out on it's first outing this weekend to the Gower because it's driving fine as is.
Starting next week, I'll be cleaning it up and getting my hands dirty - the real fun begins...
I'm based between Swansea and Carmarthen. I'm going to take it out on it's first outing this weekend to the Gower because it's driving fine as is.
Starting next week, I'll be cleaning it up and getting my hands dirty - the real fun begins...
- 20 May 2015, 22:42
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Can anyone tell me exactly what engine this is?
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Re: Can anyone tell me exactly what engine this is?
That sounds like a dream!
Due to that great patching up job up top?
Due to that great patching up job up top?
- 20 May 2015, 21:49
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Can anyone tell me exactly what engine this is?
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Re: Can anyone tell me exactly what engine this is?
It's had an LPG conversion too 
- 20 May 2015, 21:41
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Can anyone tell me exactly what engine this is?
- Replies: 17
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Can anyone tell me exactly what engine this is?
Hello all, complete newbie here! I've just bought a 1990 Transporter with an odd conversion but I'm looking to do some work on cleaning the old beast up myself. Could anyone tell me what this engine is? I was under the impression it was an air cooled engine but from what I find online it matches the...