Smoke from under bonnet
05 July 2005, 10:32 AM
#1
Scooby Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Smoke from under bonnet
This has been reported several times on the BB, but no resolution or cause has been mentioned, I would like to raise the topic again to completion.
On the drivers side of WRX, when the car is stopped, a plume of smoke (from burning oil) rises through the bonnet, and it's getting worse. There is no visibility of an oil leak and the oil consumption is barely affected.
In any case, it's a problem, not to mention embarrassing. I presume it is a leaking gasket or seal, dripping oil onto a manifold.
Has anyone else had this problem or do you know of somebody that has? What was the problem? How much did it cost to be repaired?
Regards
Chris
On the drivers side of WRX, when the car is stopped, a plume of smoke (from burning oil) rises through the bonnet, and it's getting worse. There is no visibility of an oil leak and the oil consumption is barely affected.
In any case, it's a problem, not to mention embarrassing. I presume it is a leaking gasket or seal, dripping oil onto a manifold.
Has anyone else had this problem or do you know of somebody that has? What was the problem? How much did it cost to be repaired?
Regards
Chris
05 July 2005, 12:18 PM
#3
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: 535D M-Sport Touring
Posts: 3,190
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
On mine (Classic) it was the water return pipe from the turbo to the header tank. A bit was dripping out of the turbo end and vapourising when it hit the hot turbo. Anti-freeze makes a bit of smoke when burnt off in this manner.
Rocker gasket is the usual culprit though, typically you won't be losing much oil, only a few drips onto hot exhaust headers can make quite a bit of smoke.
Rocker gasket is the usual culprit though, typically you won't be losing much oil, only a few drips onto hot exhaust headers can make quite a bit of smoke.
05 July 2005, 11:13 PM
#4
Scooby Newbie
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Had the same on my Classic,
Turned out to be power steering fluid. The 'o' ring at the bottom of the reservoir had failed...worth a look!
Turned out to be power steering fluid. The 'o' ring at the bottom of the reservoir had failed...worth a look!
Originally Posted by cjwinternet
This has been reported several times on the BB, but no resolution or cause has been mentioned, I would like to raise the topic again to completion.
On the drivers side of WRX, when the car is stopped, a plume of smoke (from burning oil) rises through the bonnet, and it's getting worse. There is no visibility of an oil leak and the oil consumption is barely affected.
In any case, it's a problem, not to mention embarrassing. I presume it is a leaking gasket or seal, dripping oil onto a manifold.
Has anyone else had this problem or do you know of somebody that has? What was the problem? How much did it cost to be repaired?
Regards
Chris
On the drivers side of WRX, when the car is stopped, a plume of smoke (from burning oil) rises through the bonnet, and it's getting worse. There is no visibility of an oil leak and the oil consumption is barely affected.
In any case, it's a problem, not to mention embarrassing. I presume it is a leaking gasket or seal, dripping oil onto a manifold.
Has anyone else had this problem or do you know of somebody that has? What was the problem? How much did it cost to be repaired?
Regards
Chris
06 July 2005, 12:36 AM
#5
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Teesside
Posts: 1,564
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by jonjeffryes
Had the same on my Classic,
Turned out to be power steering fluid. The 'o' ring at the bottom of the reservoir had failed...worth a look!
Turned out to be power steering fluid. The 'o' ring at the bottom of the reservoir had failed...worth a look!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
shorty87
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
19
22 December 2015 11:59 AM
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
12
18 November 2015 07:03 AM
