silver_V179GNA
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hey has anyone ever had problems with petrol dumping in the sump?  went to check my oil and it stinks of it and it doesnt look like oil anymore  cant think atm where it could be coming from to do it 
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Olsrey
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Could be piston rings. Would need a compression test to tell though I think.
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silver_V179GNA
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quote:
Originally posted by Olsrey
Could be piston rings. Would need a compression test to tell though I think.
i was thinking this! but ive just done them last year
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Dave A
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overfuelling will cause fuel to get past the rings and into the crank case. check the fuel pressure regualtor , any other signs of it running rich?
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silver_V179GNA
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
overfuelling will cause fuel to get past the rings and into the crank case. check the fuel pressure regualtor , any other signs of it running rich?
yep deffos running rich as its popping and banging alot! theres even patchs of like oily watery stuff smells abit petrol like but i think its pushing its way out the crankoil seal
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Dave A
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check what the fuel pressure is at with the engine running.
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silver_V179GNA
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
check what the fuel pressure is at with the engine running.
right  what should it be at?
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Dave A
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think its 2.5 bar. will need to check my map file on the other laptop to be sure though!
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silver_V179GNA
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right 
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