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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: tev on 09 May 2007, 23:41

Title: mk 2 oil breethers
Post by: tev on 09 May 2007, 23:41

hi i have a mk2 gti 16v and it was burning oil. i was told it was the breether pipes so i took them off and they were full of oil.

does anyone know wot causes this

cheers kev.

Title: Re: mk 2 oil breethers
Post by: mattkh on 10 May 2007, 12:07

Worn piston rings.

And as part of the crankcase ventilation system, the vapours are recycled into the throttle. So it is common to find some oil in the breather pipes. Clean them out and also the throttle body.

Title: Re: mk 2 oil breethers
Post by: tev on 11 May 2007, 18:11

cheers mate