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Title: Smoke from engine
Post by: Radar on 01 November 2011, 11:22:50

I noticed smoke coming up from the engine bay when i switched the car off today. It came from just left of the power steering resevoir. I am baffled as to what this is - and can see no wear marks anywhere and despite further testing cannot replicate it. Any ideas? I first thought a gust of wind pushed exhaust fumes but there is no wind today :'(

Title: Re: Smoke from engine
Post by: millwall on 01 November 2011, 11:26:34

oil leak from rocker gaskets?

Title: Re: Smoke from engine
Post by: Radar on 01 November 2011, 11:49:49

Thanks - they look ok. I do have a slight coolant leak but cannot pinpoint yet

Title: Re: Smoke from engine
Post by: Matchless on 01 November 2011, 11:56:51

Left of the power steering reservoir....so between reservoir and engine?

Sounds like a leak from the camcover seal. Pull off the HT leads on that side, if the camcovers are leaking then the spark plug recesses usually fill with oil and you would see it on the HT lead plug cap.

Title: Re: Smoke from engine
Post by: Webby the Bear on 01 November 2011, 13:40:23

Quote from: Radar on 01 November 2011, 11:49:49

Thanks - they look ok. I do have a slight coolant leak but cannot pinpoint yet

if there's a coolant leak would this not be steam? i had same prob that daz sorted for me and was a HBV replacemment.

sorry if i got this wrong but just mirrors what was wrong with mine  :)

Title: Re: Smoke from engine
Post by: Radar on 01 November 2011, 13:55:00

Thanks guys - hopefully will be able to pinpoint the coolant leak/check ht leads at the wycombe meet and take it from there. (Thats if i make it since i'm in bed with a bad back!)

Title: Re: Smoke from engine
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2011, 18:35:10

Top rad hose? Rad hose to transfer pipe? Stat weep?

Title: Re: Smoke from engine
Post by: Radar on 02 November 2011, 09:25:44

It happened again today and when i popped the bonnet sounded like a dripping at back of plenum but i couldn't look underneath as i have done my back in good style - its probably hbv i hear you say but i know it could be other things also. Top hose to rad was hot but not leaking. I am getting very concerned about this know and don't want it exploding on me!

Title: Re: Smoke from engine
Post by: Radar on 02 November 2011, 13:53:55

I thought i woulld pick up a hbv from the stealers this lunchtime just in case - whilst there they had a promotion on 5ltrs of coolant for £8.50+ vat which i thought was pretty good - so got some of that as well. There were other promos on batteries and wiper blades too.

Title: Re: Smoke from engine
Post by: Radar on 02 November 2011, 13:58:54

HBV was £38.09 incl. vat - Part Number 90566947 if anyone is interested.

Title: Re: Smoke from engine
Post by: TheBoy on 02 November 2011, 19:45:08

Quote from: Radar on 02 November 2011, 13:58:54

HBV was £38.09 incl. vat - Part Number 90566947 if anyone is interested.

Sounds expensive, unless you are paying full retail...

Title: Re: Smoke from engine
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 02 November 2011, 21:22:33

camcover leak mine done the same did the camcover and it stopped

Title: Re: Smoke from engine
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 02 November 2011, 21:23:36

paid £33 for mine from vx

Title: Re: Smoke from engine
Post by: Radar on 03 November 2011, 09:24:01

Quote from: TheBoy on 02 November 2011, 19:45:08

Quote from: Radar on 02 November 2011, 13:58:54

HBV was £38.09 incl. vat - Part Number 90566947 if anyone is interested.

Sounds expensive, unless you are paying full retail...

It was even more - before he applied the abs discount which i know is not always the same as trade discount?