Gti pouring out cloudy smoke and it stank!

Simon90 · Post by **Simon90** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:53 pm

As title I got home today from work didn't do anything different on the drive home but when I got home it was smoking really bad and really didn't smell pleasant

I've got a decat but I've not notice anything before

Could it be head gasket on it's way out?

It's not blue or black smoke it's White cloudy colour almost like condensation

Thoughts on this would be appreciated

Thanks Simon

kc · Post by kc » Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:24 pm

white cloudy smoke is oil mate!

stop driving and get to a garage before its too late!

9N3 Turbo · Post by **9N3 Turbo** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:12 pm

Isn't oil blue smoke?

Sounds more like water and the smell being hot antifreeze.

Sounds like it could be head gasket blown.

Ben90 · Post by **Ben90** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:22 pm

My friend had the same white smoke and it turned out being a gasket.

6N2 GTI 00 · Post by **6N2 GTI 00** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:28 pm

It does sound very much like a head gasket, white cloudy smoke is a sure sign

I would get that checked out ASAP mate

Simon90 · Post by **Simon90** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:47 pm

Getting a compression test tonight.. Just waiting on my mate to plaster a ceiling haha he's a mechanic by trade!

Ahhh just fitted the forge turbo intake pipe..

FAG! Did anyone that has it fitted need a cut it down a bit? Mines touching the metal bracket at the back of the engine...

Also anyone know a rough price for head gasket kit?

Thanks guy really appreciate this

9N3 Turbo · Post by **9N3 Turbo** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:03 pm

Simon90 wrote:Getting a compression test tonight.. Just waiting on my mate to plaster a ceiling haha he's a mechanic by trade!

Ahhh just fitted the forge turbo intake pipe..

FAG! Did anyone that has it fitted need a cut it down a bit? Mines touching the metal bracket at the back of the engine...

Also anyone know a rough price for head gasket kit?

Thanks guy really appreciate this

Regarding the forge pipe I assume you mean it's touching on metal water pipe?
I put a spacer in between the block and pipe to solve this. Was around 10mm. Had to use another bolt to into account the extra 10mm or so.

The parts you will need will depend on when/if you chnged the timing belt if.
You will need new
Head bolts
Head gasket
Timing belt and all tensioners rollers etc
oil filter
oil and antifreeze.

Probs. cost around 150 from dealer.

Simon90 · Post by **Simon90** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:19 pm

I think it's missed the pipe I'm going to bend the bracket out the way it's Bolted onto the the engine itself..

Anyways back to the topic..

Thanks for info on rough prices

Cam belt needs doing anyways so I'll get the lot.. Luckily I bought a new oil filter the other day for the service so thats one part not to buy haha

I'll update tonight on the situation

Simon90 · Post by **Simon90** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:16 pm

Compression test done n all at 12bar...? Good bad?

No smoke until about 5miutee of running it from the test

Gave it some revs n then it all poured out again.. Mate said it was stinking of oil

blazeguarder · Post by **blazeguarder** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:37 pm

Have you checked the oil itself? Is the level as expected or is there any white sludge around the filler cap?

Simon90 · Post by **Simon90** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:43 pm

Oil level is fine about 7/8 full if that makes sense.. I saw a little bit of the White stuff earlier

Going to work tomorrow as I think it's fine to drive just take it careful.. I must admit my mpg is shocking ATM? Could this be anything to do with any problems are have a connection?

I'll check the oil tomorrow at lunch n hopefully we might get somewhere soon.. As it's bugging me

9N3 Turbo · Post by **9N3 Turbo** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:56 pm

When you say after 5 minutes of running is this at idle?
What mileage is your car at?
Could be turbo seals. Oil dripping into exhaust housing.

benmkiv · Post by **benmkiv** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:40 am

I'd say oil seals on the turbo to the exhaust. You should get this sorted soon as as if the oil gets from the turbo through the engine it probably will seize it. Worst case scenario though. Oil seals mean turbo off pricey job but worth it in the long run

Simon90 · Post by **Simon90** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:04 am

Mileage is currently 50k

Yeah was on idle for 5..

I can get the turbo off it's not a problem, laugh at me if im wrong but would I need to send the turbo away for new seals?

Drove into work this morning and was a bit smokey about 15minutes into the drive but when I got to work there was just a smell of fuel which is normal

benmkiv · Post by **benmkiv** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:06 am

It depends if you or someone else knows what you're doing. It can be re done yourself.

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