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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35327 |
if the owner knows of this problem and has just done that process of driving it over 2500rpm then you wont get no smoke.. ... - .- -.
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4th Nov 2019 10:44am |
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M@r]{ Member Since: 03 Nov 2019 Location: Northants Posts: 165 |
How much steady driving do you need to do to build up more oil again? |
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4th Nov 2019 10:53am |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35327 |
how long is a piece of string???
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4th Nov 2019 11:16am |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3808 |
Stan you know stuff, is it the case that its just smoke rather than a serious problem? Geoff |
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4th Nov 2019 12:26pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35327 |
the first part of your sentence is debatable Geoff..
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4th Nov 2019 1:08pm |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3808 |
but as far as I can see its not in anyway fixing the leak but fixing the symptoms of the leak (smoke) Geoff |
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4th Nov 2019 2:06pm |
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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3772 |
Geoff,
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4th Nov 2019 2:24pm |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3808 |
now I understand - now I am not worrying, well not worrying too much I'll still look in the mirror when overtaking (best time to paddle up the revs). I normally drive quietly as well but increasing revs occasionally doesn't have to mean increasing speed. Geoff |
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4th Nov 2019 2:30pm |
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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3772 |
The biggest benefit I found after getting the mod done was being able to enjoy the 4.4’s infinite torque at very low revs, therefore cruising mile after mile at 70-75 mph and still only doing c1400rpm., but nearly instant takeoff when you do floor it for any reason.
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4th Nov 2019 2:44pm |
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Fox889 Member Since: 04 Jun 2019 Location: Bury St Edmunds. Suffolk Posts: 687 |
What a female dog of a job to see! Being slightly aged, rather rotund & not particularly athletic, I struggle to get under the car even with 'off road' height. Did however find the tube that drops down from the turbo.......and the rubber pipe that I assume goes to the sump........but blow me, I just cannot see the middle bit whichever way I look. Maybe a trip to the Indy & let some younger, more athletic chappy grovel underneath for me. I'm having my doubts it's been done.......however, if, & it's a big if, if she hasn't had the mod done is it a necessary mod that has to be done. I do rather pootle around at minimum revs but next time I'm out I'll rev at 3k & see what comes out of the back. Thanks for your input. 2012 Orkney Grey Westminster 4.4TDV8 with Ivory interior.........nice! Alfa Romeo Giulietta Just one Montesa now, 349 White Wonder Austin A40 Farina MK2 1975 Morris Marina 1.8TC 1973 Honda CB250 K4 |
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4th Nov 2019 3:57pm |
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DrRob Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Posts: 4303 |
Boot it and see what happens......some do, some don't Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
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4th Nov 2019 6:46pm |
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northernmonkeyjones Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: derby Posts: 8523 |
Does it do it every time?
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10th Jun 2020 8:33pm |
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diesel Dave Member Since: 14 Aug 2015 Location: Stockport Posts: 455 |
Make sure they’ve not overfilled it with oil, if so that can cause it to smoke, and needs taking back to the correct level quickly if they have. |
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10th Jun 2020 8:39pm |
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pcourtney Member Since: 14 Jan 2020 Location: Stansted Posts: 815 |
ouch, I nearly bought a 2011 TDV8 tonight with the round Jaguar knob that goes up and down ( swish ) , and it was full dealer history and I said I would like to go up one junction on the M11 and boot it, the seller was flabbergasted when the motorway was almost filled with his smoke as I got up to 3500 rpm, he didn't think it was very funny when I offered him £1000 less for the car - the hunt goes on for a nice 11 or 12 plate TDV8 L322 - I have two more to see at the weekend, both under 10 grand, and it will sure be fun booting these grand dames |
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10th Jun 2020 9:12pm |
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