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gawsworthboy
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smokey 2.3 startup
« on: Mar 7th, 2008, 12:56pm » |
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Hi all, just bought a 97 2.3 ghia and get quite a lot of smoke when starting first thing in the morning? Clears completely after about 5 mins normal driving.
Does anyone know of any addatives that might help stop this.....she has just done 100,000 miles and has full service history so I'm putting it down to wear and tear....cheers.
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Re: smokey 2.3 startup
« Reply #1 on: Mar 7th, 2008, 1:07pm » |
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hi there
what colour of smoke? white or blue?
white is normal for this time of year, blue is bad (burning oil).
hth
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Re: smokey 2.3 startup
« Reply #2 on: Mar 7th, 2008, 1:48pm » |
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Hi, mix of bluish grey I'd say...no loss of engine oil so assume it's sitting on top of the cylinders overnight and burning off on startup...how long do you think it will be before the engine gives up?
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Re: smokey 2.3 startup
« Reply #4 on: Mar 7th, 2008, 7:50pm » |
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Thanks Matt....can you recommend someone reliable to do the job as I cant labour myself......really bad back....thanks
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Matt
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Re: smokey 2.3 startup
« Reply #5 on: Mar 7th, 2008, 8:20pm » |
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that i cant help you with as i do all my work myself, 
where abouts in the country are you? some other members may be able to recommend someone
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Re: smokey 2.3 startup
« Reply #6 on: Mar 7th, 2008, 8:43pm » |
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Hi again, I am in Macclesfield, cheshire....might attempt myself if no heavy lifting...anyone detailed the job so I can replicate the process? .can I ask Matt....noticed today that the autobox revs really high before selecting 3rd gear...if I throttle gently it doesn't seem to do it so much....fluid is all OK....dya think the box may be failing too? Cheers...Steve
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Re: smokey 2.3 startup
« Reply #7 on: Mar 7th, 2008, 8:49pm » |
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possibly but that can also be caused my a dirty MAF sensor
if you leave the head on there wont be much lifting at all, but you'll need to re time the engine as you'll need to take the cams out to replace the valve seals.
personally id take the head off and regrind the valves in and you can also have a look at the state of your pistons
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Re: smokey 2.3 startup
« Reply #8 on: Mar 7th, 2008, 8:52pm » |
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Yes, cleaned the MAF as it was a bit grubby but same thing happening after cleaning......I've been told that the bands can be adjusted with a special tool...is that correct?
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Re: smokey 2.3 startup
« Reply #9 on: Mar 7th, 2008, 8:53pm » |
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yeah, i dont know which tool though, ive not messed with the autoboxes yet
may just need new oil and filter
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Re: smokey 2.3 startup
« Reply #10 on: Mar 7th, 2008, 8:56pm » |
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Will have a go at the filter change if I can get help....keep you posted....thanks for being there......Steve
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Re: smokey 2.3 startup
« Reply #11 on: Mar 13th, 2008, 1:06pm » |
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My old 2.9 12v used to smoke hugely on start up on cold cold mornings (and evenings) especially if left over a period of time. Would do it for about 2 minutes until warm and then be ok. Wasn't blue though so I'm guessing was condenstation in my case...
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Re: smokey 2.3 startup
« Reply #12 on: Mar 13th, 2008, 2:05pm » |
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Hi, yes....sounds like condensation but mine is blueish colour....looking at valve seal replacement here I fear....
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Re: smokey 2.3 startup
« Reply #13 on: Mar 13th, 2008, 5:30pm » |
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Check up EGR. And is better muffle giving of exhaust gases in a collector.
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