Ok guys, my t5 is using oil now to the extent that I can't ignore it any longer ! I need your help with a final diagnosis.
Symptons:
Starts to smoke after left idling for a few minutes then big puff as you pull away then it's clear. This has slowly got worse over the last 6 months or so with the time reducing at idle till it smokes.
Puff of smoke on start-up when fairly warm. Leave it for 20-30mins and puff 'o' blue when it's re-started, non on first start when cold.
No smoke at all when driven hard or on over-run slowing down through the gears.
What do you think chaps ? Turbo or valve stem oil seals ? All the breathers are clear and I've ruled out rings as there is no smoking on hard acceleration or over-run. Keep convincing myself it's the turbo, then remembering memories of smoking old golfs stuck in traffic with knackered valve stem seals ! Your opinions will be most appreciated, something must be done, ( much money will be spent either way !)
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