t_benn_1
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My car 1.4 16v SRI is started useing oil a couple of weeks ago didn't think to much of it but now its smoking aswell
Any ideas?
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t_benn_1
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ttt
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Darren
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stem seals, head gasket, piston rings
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Darren
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when does it smoke?
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t_benn_1
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When cold and hot its a thick smoke black and blueish
[Edited on 25-05-2005 by t_benn_1]
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Darren
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how are u driving it when it smokes?
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Dave A
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smoke on start up when its cold is a sign of stem seals.
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t_benn_1
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Does that mean an engine rebuild?
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Darren
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no it means head off and replace stem seals, and obviously head gasket,bolts etc
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t_benn_1
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What sort of price?
Can you upgrade them so it doesn't happen again?
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t_benn_1
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bttt
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lewie
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free bump
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IlfordCorsa16V
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I got the same problem but my head gasket has gone. So i recommend you book it in and get it fixed before it goes.
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