Re: smoking engine

[bearbvd@domain.elided (Greg Hermann)]

>Well, it seems I can no longer ignore the smoking problem of my GTV 2.0
>turbo!    The problem is most noticable (obviously) when sitting in
>traffic, and has become so bad recently that I have had to start
>shutting the engine off when sitting for more than a few seconds.   The
>car has always smoked a little since I've had it (about 1.5 years),
>however in the past couple of months it has worsened considerable.
>
>My question: is this likely to be valve guides or rings?   How can I
>reliable determine what the problem is?   I am assuming that a
>compression test that shows low compression in one cylinder will
>indicate a valve guide problem?
>
>Assuming the problem is valve guides, I will probably pull the head off
>myself and send it out to be reworked.   Not sure what to do if the
>rings need replacing, as I do not really have time, money or facilities
>to completely remove the engine.   Plus, this is my only road car so I
>can't afford to be without it for very long!
>
>Thanks for any replies,

I would suspect the oil seal in the turbo first, Joe! Particularly given
the rate of deterioration. At least, this is a simpler job!

Regards, Greg
>
>Joe,
>Melbourne, Australia

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