mk2 problem

[wriggley]

just fitted a new engine in my mk2 (1.8 16v) as mine had a bottom end shell bearing mishap any way engine in and running however there seems to be a fair bit of white smoke comming from the breather which sits on to the airbox also a lot of wite smoke comming from exhaust have checked coolant tank and rocker cover for contamination but looks good to me any ideas anyone could it be a bit of condensation in the engine think it was stood quite a while

[shakeyjake]

How low has it been puffing out white exhaust? It should clear after a good run if it is condensation that's burning off in the exhaust

[DarnPB]

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What he said. If the car still MOT, ie, when they check emissions, then run it quite hard for a while then change the oil. If the engine has been sttod for a while out of a car, then oil and/or moisture could be anywhere and take a while to burn off. If you still have smoking problems after say, 2-300 miles, then start looking at it again.

[Conker]

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What he said. If the car still MOT, ie, when they check emissions, then run it quite hard for a while then change the oil. If the engine has been sttod for a while out of a car, then oil and/or moisture could be anywhere and take a while to burn off. If you still have smoking problems after say, 2-300 miles, then start looking at it again.

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At the same time monitor your coolant level. If it drops quickly you may have head gasket leak, as when mine went I had loads of white smoke coming out the exhgaust too. Not to worry you though, its far more likely contaminants in the oil (condensation etc.)

Plus I would change the oil sooner rather than later.