Burning oil

Post by **tonytech** » 10 Nov 2005, 13:03

I've beeen offered a 1990 Caravelle.
It has a 'new@ Vege engine after the cooling system dumped over the motorway.
The preasent owner says it is burning a bit of oil in one of the cylinders on long runs.
The price is good but I'd like ideas on Why its loosing oil? Am I going to end up with a melted lump?

T

Post by **R0B** » 10 Nov 2005, 17:01

i cant understand how a new engine would be burning oil in one of its cylinders...

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 10 Nov 2005, 17:06

compression test it Tony, sure its a recent recon? got receipts? I have heard of recon engines not being 'right'

Post by **tonytech** » 10 Nov 2005, 22:11

I'm pretty sure it is a new engine.
I know the chap selling it and Dave O'shea a local independant VW specialist fitted it. He told me it might be up for sale.
I cant get to see it till next week. I'm thinking it might be a valve guide that needs to bed in.

Good idea to compression test. I'll do that.

T

Post by **R0B** » 10 Nov 2005, 22:14

hope you get it tony.it will seem strange you turning up at meets in a van.

Post by **tonytech** » 10 Nov 2005, 22:42

I'll still turn up in the polo just so I dont get associated with the 80-90 madness.

T

Post by **Mocki** » 10 Nov 2005, 23:27

what engine?

go TT go,

Post by **tonytech** » 11 Nov 2005, 09:15

Sorry Mr M
2.1 dj

T