Oh dear...

**JelT5** · Monday 3rd May 2010, 17:39

Had some smokey issues today which is pretty disappointing; also used half a litre of oil in just over 600 miles since I bought the car...hoping it's just a turbo return pipe problem and not an engine rebuild needed!
Obviously this wasn't visible when I looked at the car- maybe a bit coked up I guess...

*sighs*

Will be looking into it more deeply over the next month or so. Not too bothered if it's the turbo as I'm planning on an 18T or 19T in June anyway, but will be a tad peeved if it's a rebuild required

**p fandango** · Monday 3rd May 2010, 17:42

the oil return normally drips, i'd see about the PCV mate

**JelT5** · Monday 3rd May 2010, 17:43

Hadn't thought about that mate- test is to remove dipstick when engine is running and check for smoke yeah?

**sen** · Monday 3rd May 2010, 17:44

Originally Posted by JelT5

Hadn't thought about that mate- test is to remove dipstick when engine is running and check for smoke yeah?

Correct when up to temperature of course is best. Good luck with it

**JelT5** · Monday 3rd May 2010, 17:56

Turbo oil seals? Seems to be a common problem.

**Flatout Phil** · Monday 3rd May 2010, 18:18

Funny you should mention this, but when I followed you for a bit and you booted it, there was a puff of smoke - PCV I suspect

**JelT5** · Monday 3rd May 2010, 18:25

Originally Posted by Flatout Phil

Funny you should mention this, but when I followed you for a bit and you booted it, there was a puff of smoke - PCV I suspect

And you didn't say anything you git???

Just did the dipstick test and it's pointing at an unwell PCV Phil.
Will be ordering bits and doing asap

I'm sure all will be well very soon!

**JelT5** · Tuesday 4th May 2010, 07:29

Quick update on this...I was being a divvy yesterday, checked the oil level again this morning when COLD and virtually none used

*hangs head in shame*

I panicked a bit when I saw the smoke and jumped to conclusions before checking properly, which is

So can really only be PCV valve/ system at fault. Will duly be replaced.

Thanks for all the input fellas

**danny-R** · Tuesday 4th May 2010, 07:44

Originally Posted by JelT5

Quick update on this...I was being a divvy yesterday, checked the oil level again this morning when COLD and virtually none used

*hangs head in shame*

I panicked a bit when I saw the smoke and jumped to conclusions before checking properly, which is

So can really only be PCV valve/ system at fault. Will duly be replaced.

Thanks for all the input fellas

hope you get it sorted, i've changed turbo and pcv and mine's still smoking when warmed up and idleing.

how does it compare to the v70 so far? apart from it's miles better looking

**JelT5** · Tuesday 4th May 2010, 10:29

Originally Posted by danny-R

hope you get it sorted, i've changed turbo and pcv and mine's still smoking when warmed up and idleing.

how does it compare to the v70 so far? apart from it's miles better looking

No smoke today so far Danny so it's looking good- I'll be surprised and really pi$$ed off it's the rings; it's be pretty unusual for a stock, under 100k miles car, but you never can tell I guess. We'll see...

There's no comparison to the V70 mate- the T5R is awesome. Handling is superior, it's just a lot more of a driver's car all round. Interior's a bit klunky but not bothered about that really. It's not as quick, obviously, as it's stock at the mo, but I reckon with the right mods it should run mid 13 second 1/4's which is good enough for me

So far 10/10 mate

Ordered all the kit to do the PCV from local ovlov stealer, it's coming tmrw morning.
My local 'garagiste' wants over €200 to do it- thieving git, so going to attempt it myself as €200 buys a lot of wine

**danny-R** · Tuesday 4th May 2010, 10:45

mine doesn't smoke everyday either, just occasionally i get the odd blue puff lol.

yours looks exactly how mine looked when i bought it(minus the spoiler).

what have you got planned for it? I went for the hlm 304 first but soon wanted more power so i'd say go straight down the 19t/kkk route.

**JelT5** · Tuesday 4th May 2010, 10:51

Originally Posted by danny-R

mine doesn't smoke everyday either, just occasionally i get the odd blue puff lol.

yours looks exactly how mine looked when i bought it(minus the spoiler).

what have you got planned for it? I went for the hlm 304 first but soon wanted more power so i'd say go straight down the 19t/kkk route.

For now, just HLM and a strut brace. Going to do the 302mm brake conversion, prob fit some Konis and the do IPD stage 3: 18T (or 19T), injectors, full zorst with race cat, custom MTE map. That'll be plenty to be getting on with.
If it turns out the rings are shot I'll rebuild the engine with non choccy rods and maybe go for a bit more power

(If I can afford it all of course)

**Flatout Phil** · Tuesday 4th May 2010, 11:06

Originally Posted by JelT5

And you didn't say anything you git???

Just did the dipstick test and it's pointing at an unwell PCV Phil.
Will be ordering bits and doing asap

I'm sure all will be well very soon!

Ah, that's jealousy for you! No seriously, I thought it was probably just that it had been sat around for a bit, but it was not trailing like a Red Arrow. Not a fun job but not the end of the world: mine needs doing too I think.
Good luck!

**JelT5** · Wednesday 5th May 2010, 20:38

Phil, I did a little bit of checking online and found the MOT history- it appears to have been smoking for the last three MOTs...the seller didn't mention that at all, yet he must have known. I'm somewhat concerned now and wondering what to do next!

**Alan M** · Thursday 6th May 2010, 08:33

Valve stem seals seem to be a favourite seal to die slowly. Carry out a PCV replacement first and give the car a good service with a clean to all components you can. Also replace your turbo return seal and gasket if leaking as even a small leak loses lots of oil when out on the road. After your service and tidy see how you go and take the next stpes from there.

**RT MECHANICS** · Thursday 6th May 2010, 08:40

Originally Posted by JelT5

For now, just HLM and a strut brace. Going to do the 302mm brake conversion, prob fit some Konis and the do IPD stage 3: 18T (or 19T), injectors, full zorst with race cat, custom MTE map. That'll be plenty to be getting on with.
If it turns out the rings are shot I'll rebuild the engine with non choccy rods and maybe go for a bit more power

(If I can afford it all of course)

Hi Jel

Looks like you got a good car one the pcv is sorted

A turbo tuner would be a good idea then you can tweek the map to suit your fuel and mods as you go....

Good luck

**Jimmie** · Thursday 6th May 2010, 08:56

If your French is good you wont have any problems getting parts ,otherwise.lol

**JelT5** · Thursday 6th May 2010, 10:14

Originally Posted by RT MECHANICS

Hi Jel

Looks like you got a good car one the pcv is sorted

A turbo tuner would be a good idea then you can tweek the map to suit your fuel and mods as you go....

Good luck

Thanks Russ, hopefully it is just the PCV mate. We'll see I guess!
Yeah, maybe Turbo Tuner is the way to go

**JelT5** · Thursday 6th May 2010, 10:15

Originally Posted by Jimmie

If your French is good you wont have any problems getting parts ,otherwise.lol

Mon Francais tres mauvais, but I managed to get all the parts I need mate

**JelT5** · Thursday 6th May 2010, 10:17

Originally Posted by Alan M

Valve stem seals seem to be a favourite seal to die slowly. Carry out a PCV replacement first and give the car a good service with a clean to all components you can. Also replace your turbo return seal and gasket if leaking as even a small leak loses lots of oil when out on the road. After your service and tidy see how you go and take the next stpes from there.

Thanks for the info (again) Alan. I'll do all that first before panicking some more lol
BTW thanks for the running lights tip- sorted now