breather smoke
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hello all

wondering if anyone can help me. my new 1312 turbo engine which has only done <50miles as started to smoke from the breathers. its white and steam like, it as no smell. Temp looks fine, running 15W40 oil as ive just done an oil change on it.

Breathers into atmosphere with K n type filters on, which are new and not blocked. Breather on crankcase is not blocked and seems to smoke more then the rest.

Car drives and runs fine. temp is normal. Exh smoke is fine. thanks all

Hi,
Does it do this when the engine is fully warmed up, or just from cold?
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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From cold.

It didnt smoke at all before.

Smoke from the rocker cover also if you remove the cap. if thats anymore help....

Edited by JordieNE on 8th Jun, 2008.

Hi,
Could well just be condensation then, that's part of the reason they're fitted,
When the hot engine cools condensation is formed on the metal surfaces, this then "boils off" again as the engine heats up.
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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It doesnt stop though. It just keeps blowing smoke even when the engine is warm ish. Ill run it today down the road as its going to a local show so i'll check what its like.

I'll also get a new compression tester as my old one is broken and carry out that to see if theres any problems with the rings/head etc