Smoke coming out of the bonnet ?
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Smoke coming out of the bonnet ?
Hi all, im getting abit of smoke coming out of my bonnet vent when in stopped. It seems to do it for like the first 15-20 mins after starting it from cold. Then after that it doesn't smoke at all. Any idea's what this could be? I don't use it alot only every other weekend or so. Im thinking it might be an exhaust gasket gone and when its cold it leaks but expands when hot. Car is a 97 turbo 2000 on 96k, all standard too.
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It's an easy ish fix mate, Just a bit fiddly but as the guys say use only genuine gasket half moons and seals for plugs,top bolts are easy bottom ones are fiddly, there are only 6 bolts.make sure you use good sealent.
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Thanks for the input lads, I'll look into sorting it out. Iv only just put new plugs in it too and that wasn't as fiddly as i first thought it would be. Is is like a cork or metal type gasket and then a paste type gasket sealer with that too? Its a long time since iv done any kind of gasket .
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Maybe check water pipes, is it smoke or steam you are seeing? It could be water pipe leaking then when hot it semi seals its self? Worth a check before fighting with your rocket covers. I had the same issue, it was a pin hole in the rad joint, as it was plastic, new ally rad sorted it.
I have a feeling the gasket for the rockers maybe a liquid seal, if you need to do these, you'll need to get both mating surfaces really clean being careful with razor blades and (nail polish remover) Worth spending time getting the surfaces really really clean to ensure a good seal.
I have a feeling the gasket for the rockers maybe a liquid seal, if you need to do these, you'll need to get both mating surfaces really clean being careful with razor blades and (nail polish remover) Worth spending time getting the surfaces really really clean to ensure a good seal.
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Thanks for the input lads, I'll look into sorting it out. Iv only just put new plugs in it too and that wasn't as fiddly as i first thought it would be. Is is like a cork or metal type gasket and then a paste type gasket sealer with that too? Its a long time since iv done any kind of gasket .
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