1992 Other Vauxhall Models blowing alot off smoke from exhau

1992 VAUXHALL
12,600 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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CHARLIEUK1973
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hi,i got a calibra 2.0 turbo,i havent started it for about a week,and when i recently started it and took it for a spin there was alot of smoke from the exhaust when it was stood at lights or a junction and when its iddling on the drive.i aint loosing no water or not overheating either,so i dont think its the headgasket as i had that done 6 months ago.i go a dtm exhaust on it,and i was wandering if alot of water had got in the exhaust.thanks charlie
Jan 6, 2008 at 5:34 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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What colour is the smoke? if blue this will be oil, possibly from the turbo oil seal, valve guides/stem seals or a faulty oil control ring. If it has not been run for some time, give it a service & filter change and see how it goes.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jan 6, 2008 at 5:38 PM