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by gmajor
19 Sep 2015, 18:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 - blue smoke, but only once engine has warmed up
Replies: 2
Views: 926

T25 - blue smoke, but only once engine has warmed up

Hi, T25, 2litre, 1982 Aircooled. Starts well, then after 5-10 mins produces copious amounts of pale blue smoke. Engine still sounds OK and runs well on idle (I'm not planning to try and drive any distance just at the minute..). Breather tubes all clear, filter OK and changed a year ago, plugs in goo...
by gmajor
13 Sep 2015, 14:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clouds of white smoke, air cooled T25
Replies: 6
Views: 2557

Re: Clouds of white smoke, air cooled T25

Hi, its a manual transmission, standard model, all the balance pipes are in good order but some are a bit oily inside - how did you fix yours?
by gmajor
12 Sep 2015, 20:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clouds of white smoke, air cooled T25
Replies: 6
Views: 2557

Re: Clouds of white smoke, air cooled T25

Oil level seem unchanged, taking off oil filler cover and feeling for draught shows some 'flutter' and a little positive blow/pressure. Exhaust appears clear at first then white smoke appears as it warms up or is revved further. Some of the crankcase breather tubes were a little loose and do show si...
by gmajor
12 Sep 2015, 11:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clouds of white smoke, air cooled T25
Replies: 6
Views: 2557

Clouds of white smoke, air cooled T25

Hi, any advise on this one..? Air-cooled 2 litre T25 1982. Week ago heard loud knocking sound from engine, stopped, seemed to recover then drove home slowly all seemed OK. Some loose metalwork on heat exchanger & baffles loose, so tied up with wire in case it was just a loud rattle! Next outing ...