Notices
Drivetrain Gearbox, Diffs & Driveshafts etc

Some smoke on full-bore acceleration

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 7, 2005 | 06:49 PM
  #1  
weatherman's Avatar
weatherman
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
Default Some smoke on full-bore acceleration

Noticed on full bore acceleration on my Classic PPP (otherwise unmodded) some smoke in the mirror, not noticed it at all by day but can see something at night when lit up by a following car. Can't tell colour yet as only visible at night! No strange noises. Any ideas?
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2005 | 09:38 AM
  #2  
Nezz10's Avatar
Nezz10
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 2,053
Likes: 1
Default

Turbo oil seals, worn piston rings, worn valve stems/seals or even just running a bit rich will give off a small amount of dark smoke.

I am having the same problem but a lot worse. Its not the fueling (too much smoke), tried checking the turbo and the rings but still no joy
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2005 | 11:04 AM
  #3  
weatherman's Avatar
weatherman
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Nezz10
Turbo oil seals, worn piston rings, worn valve stems/seals or even just running a bit rich will give off a small amount of dark smoke.

I am having the same problem but a lot worse. Its not the fueling (too much smoke), tried checking the turbo and the rings but still no joy
Hopefully it's just the Prodrive ECU enriching the mixture then, there's absolutely no sign of smoke under normal running or idling or startup. Does yours only smoke on strong acceleration?
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2005 | 04:54 PM
  #4  
Nezz10's Avatar
Nezz10
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 2,053
Likes: 1
Default

Its chucks a load out under heavy boost after its been crusing for a bit but also will give small amouts out from pulling away at junctions now
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2005 | 11:16 PM
  #5  
theotherphil's Avatar
theotherphil
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 962
Likes: 1
Default

Some black smoke on acceleration is usually a rich mixture.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
12
Nov 18, 2015 07:03 AM
the shreksta
General Technical
27
Oct 2, 2015 03:20 PM
Ganz1983
Subaru
5
Oct 2, 2015 09:22 AM
ALi-B
Other Marques
18
Sep 28, 2015 08:29 PM
Boostin
General Technical
10
Sep 15, 2015 07:55 PM




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:26 AM.