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Title: Bora Oil consumption and gunk
Post by: murray_182 on 02 December 2009, 08:51

My Vreg bora seems to be using a lot of oil and there seems to be a lot of gunk at the cap too.
I changed he oil and flushed it too a couple of months ago and it's now needing more oil!?!?

Any Ideas??


Cheers

Title: Re: Bora Oil consumption and gunk
Post by: d4w50n on 02 December 2009, 20:48

Checked all the seals underneath?

Crankseal could be letting oil out, have you noticed any oil on the floor after you park it overnight?

Cars don't burn a huge amount of oil naturally, for it to be ready for a top up in such a short length of time suggests a leak somewhere.

What colour are your fumes under high revs?

Title: Re: Bora Oil consumption and gunk
Post by: murray_182 on 02 December 2009, 21:49

I'm getting one of my friends to take off the rocker cover to check under there for any signs of anything un-toward.
There doesn't seem to be any leaks as theres no pools on the driveway.

Thaks for your help and i'll post whatever happens with it being checked.

Title: Re: Bora Oil consumption and gunk
Post by: richw911 on 02 December 2009, 22:50

Is it a 2.0 8V by any chance?

Title: Re: Bora Oil consumption and gunk
Post by: mumbles on 03 December 2009, 22:41

hey Murray, happy birthday!

Quote from: richw911 on 02 December 2009, 22:50

Is it a 2.0 8V by any chance?

yes, it is a 2.0 8v.

Title: Re: Bora Oil consumption and gunk
Post by: Wayne on 03 December 2009, 23:58

Quote from: mumbles on 03 December 2009, 22:41

hey Murray, happy birthday!

Quote from: richw911 on 02 December 2009, 22:50

Is it a 2.0 8V by any chance?

yes, it is a 2.0 8v.

They are noted for piston ring issues.