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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: mush on 22 January 2014, 23:33

Title: vr6 white smoke
Post by: mush on 22 January 2014, 23:33

Hi guys

I've fitted a vr6 engine in my mk2 obd1 aaa wasnt sure if to post in mk2 or mk3


anyway my main problem is I'm getting lots of white smoke on tick over. It clears when its up to normal temp, all powers still there but I'm concerned. Using no oil at all have had to do normal top up on coolant which is every 2months or so.

so I'm guessing headgasket? No mayo on oilcap looks a bit discoloured in expansion tank.

come on give it to me anyone got this issue?

i will mention its done it ever since  de-cat and new jetex

Title: Re: vr6 white smoke
Post by: ALTERNATOR on 23 January 2014, 00:48

Probably valve seals :smiley:

Title: Re: vr6 white smoke
Post by: tweed on 23 January 2014, 05:46

Nothing to worry about. 
Its cold so every car will smoke.
You've got a decat on so no filtering!!!

Sounds normal to me

Title: Re: vr6 white smoke
Post by: Jasikasisback on 23 January 2014, 06:04

Are you losing any coolant?

Title: Re: vr6 white smoke
Post by: tweed on 23 January 2014, 07:50

Its wet its cold. Exhaust holds moisture and that will turn into steam and go once dry.

Title: Re: vr6 white smoke
Post by: Len on 23 January 2014, 09:06

Quote from: tweed on 23 January 2014, 07:50

Its wet its cold. Exhaust holds moisture and that will turn into steam and go once dry.

This!

Title: Re: vr6 white smoke
Post by: Wayne on 23 January 2014, 09:16

As Tweed said it is normal with the weather being colder.

Title: Re: vr6 white smoke
Post by: chris_d66 on 23 January 2014, 10:16

As every one else has said condinsation in a new system,
But i would at least do a compression check for peace of mind on a new engine and  take the car for a emission check at a local garage.

Your mk2 is probably to old for a cat to be fitted but like i say for peace of mind and spending hours looking for a problem thats not there and enjoy the Vr6 extra power on the way.

Title: Re: vr6 white smoke
Post by: mush on 24 January 2014, 10:43

its using a little coolant, may be i'll keep my eye on this, thanks guys just need to wire up my diagnostic plug to check everythings all running ok  :whistle: