Smoke!!

[Smee]

noticed more n more recently my car is starting to smoke alot. i have always been synical (sp) about boost leak but never did anything about it. would this cause more smoke?

what can i look for to check cos i hate the smoke

Smee

 

[muddyboots]

Yes a boost leak would cause more smoke.

 

[Smee]

where do i look to fix it

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[Leigh15]

The pipework to and from the IC is common I think

 

[Smee]

is this a bumper off job?

was told but red that the clips are crap what can i replace them with

smee

 

[devonmikeyboy]

Jubilee clips work fine mate.

 

[Smee]

i know im lazy but do u remember the diameter etc of the pipes and angles.

cos ill go get some silicon pipe from my mate and do it proper

Smee

 

[Ant FR]

is this a bumper off job?

was told but red that the clips are crap what can i replace them with

smee

Jubilee clips should be fine, as long as used in the correct way. A lot of people fail to tighten them when they are fully over the pipe or recess.

You would be best off removing the bumper, and that allows you to check all the pipes. PLus do some runs up and down the road to check it all before you refit. As mentioned the pipes that come off the intercooler are the worst. Especially the lower one. Also check that all the connectors are ok on the top pipe that goes across the engine, the rubber seals on these can go, only a couple of pence to replace. Also on the diesels there are not too many jubilee clips used. You could always double up if you are still not trusting them. Remmber too, do not over tighten them,

 

[Smee]

see now im getting worried something simple is made to sound like im gonna **** my car

i need to find a local SCN man to sort it for me for a few squid.

Smee

 

[muddyboots]

You can't replace the OE joints & clips with jubilee clips.
The hose ends slot inside a rigid plastic housing, and these horseshoe-type clips slide over and lock them in place.

To use jubilee clips the hose would have to slide OVER the item it connected to.

 

[devonmikeyboy]

If you want to do it properly get an uprated alloy pipe kit from Allards or Forge mate.

 

[Smee]

company car mate i aint ment to mod it lol

hence y i need a cheap fix

Smee

 

[devonmikeyboy]

It`s the clips that are shite not so much the pipework, just change the clips. If you start to mess about changing pipework when you don`t know what your doing you could end up in all sorts of problems especially if something goes bang in the engine and they notice your home made pipework.

 

[Smee]

thanks mike ill give it a blast

what boost gauge u using? cos i wanted to get a vac / boost gauage but i cant find one that does both and 30psi. cant only find a boost to do 30psi

Smee

 

[Smee]

erm lol wrong place im guessing lol

Smee

 

[rashcupra]

^thought you wernt moding it

 

[Triple D]

mate if you fancy a road trip, ill check it for you am in Rugby (warwickshire)

 

[Smee]

rash i aint ment to mod it so anything i do has to be easily put back.. so a custom a pillar is easy tp put right

triple i might have to take u up on that its gotta be down on boost cos its slower and the smoke on full chat is bellowing out

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[Smee]

FFS stupid car!!!! hwo do i remove the front bumper cos its pulls sweet as a nut if i dont floor it but then all of a sudden SMOKE flys out the back (to the point i can see in teh rear view mirror) surely it cant be the intercooler pipe? does it cause that much smoke? and boost leak?

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[devonmikeyboy]

FFS stupid car!!!! hwo do i remove the front bumper cos its pulls sweet as a nut if i dont floor it but then all of a sudden SMOKE flys out the back (to the point i can see in teh rear view mirror) surely it cant be the intercooler pipe? does it cause that much smoke? and boost leak?

smee

Yep, your loosing air that should be going into the engine and burning the diesel. To much diesel not enough air = smoke.