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Burning oil
Posted: 10 Nov 2005, 13:03
by tonytech
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
Posted: 10 Nov 2005, 17:01
by R0B
i cant understand how a new engine would be burning oil in one of its cylinders...
Posted: 10 Nov 2005, 17:06
by Hacksawbob
compression test it Tony, sure its a recent recon? got receipts? I have heard of recon engines not being 'right'
Posted: 10 Nov 2005, 22:11
by tonytech
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
Posted: 10 Nov 2005, 22:14
by R0B
hope you get it tony.it will seem strange you turning up at meets in a van.
Posted: 10 Nov 2005, 22:42
by tonytech
I'll still turn up in the polo just so I dont get associated with the 80-90 madness.
T
Posted: 10 Nov 2005, 23:27
by Mocki
what engine?
go TT go,
Posted: 11 Nov 2005, 09:15
by tonytech
Sorry Mr M
2.1 dj
T