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Engine smoking on start up
Posted: 17 Apr 2011, 10:26
by aliandphil
We have a 1986 T25 with a 1.9 petrol DG engine. It's done 140k but had the heads replaced at 100k. It runs fine and is economical (25-30mpg). It doesn't use a great deal of oil, but at start up burns a big cloud of oily smoke for 10-20 secs. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Re: Engine smoking on start up
Posted: 17 Apr 2011, 11:37
by Ian Hulley
Welcome to the club
Re: Engine smoking on start up
Posted: 17 Apr 2011, 15:51
by kevtherev
hello and welcome
Re: Engine smoking on start up
Posted: 17 Apr 2011, 18:05
by California Dreamin
Have you got the subtle hint yet
Introduce yourself fella....then you might get somewhere lol
Martin
Re: Engine smoking on start up
Posted: 17 Apr 2011, 18:47
by matt brighton
Hi
Possably glow plugs - can be tested in situ if you are handy with a multimeter - or take out 1 by 1 and do a battery test - google testing glow plugs for more details
haynes is helpful if you have one
Regards
Matt
Re: Engine smoking on start up
Posted: 17 Apr 2011, 19:20
by sarran1955
Re: Engine smoking on start up
Posted: 17 Apr 2011, 19:32
by Ian Hulley
matt brighton wrote: Possably glow plugs
I'd stick to the meet & greet dept if I were you Matt
Re: Engine smoking on start up
Posted: 17 Apr 2011, 21:40
by matt brighton
ooops ! I didnt read the petrol bit
banished to meet n greet
Matt - brighton
Re: Engine smoking on start up
Posted: 20 Apr 2011, 12:43
by Jimb0_Ala
Hi All,
I'm Jim, this is my first post.
How am I doing?
