Well i been through all the posts on here about starting problems and a few give me ideas but a pointer in the right direction would be great before i start poking around!
SYMPTOMS.
Note these only happen when cold ( letf over night or all day)
Sometimes the car starts almost instantly you turn the key, other times it wont start for ages and then its lumpy for 10 -20 seconds etc with lots of smoke out the back. Doesnt smell particulary of oil or fuel, maybe a mix?
It's not damp as the system has been sealed and it happens whether its been hot and dry or wet and cold!
CHECKED SO FAR.
Took out he spark plugs and noticed a little oil around the 'seats' of 2 of them. possible rocket cover gasket leak? Nothing major and not getting down into the combustion chamber. Spark plug tips look fine and the correct colour, although plug nearest the drivers side seems to be alot 'lighter' deposit wise than the others. NOTE - gen VW plugs. They have 'pointed' firing tips, like a pencil. Never come across this before, is it correct?
Checked for fuel blockages and battery voltage ( newish).
Had all services done on time since new by seat dealer. ( just had 70k service - oil etc only.)
Drives fine once warm and goes pretty well will steady fuel consumption. Also havent noticed any oil useage for the 4k.
Not alot more i can add really, oh except that it has a cold air induction kit, but it was fine for over a month since fitting it, so sure this isnt affecting it in any way.
Help guys!
SYMPTOMS.
Note these only happen when cold ( letf over night or all day)
Sometimes the car starts almost instantly you turn the key, other times it wont start for ages and then its lumpy for 10 -20 seconds etc with lots of smoke out the back. Doesnt smell particulary of oil or fuel, maybe a mix?
It's not damp as the system has been sealed and it happens whether its been hot and dry or wet and cold!
CHECKED SO FAR.
Took out he spark plugs and noticed a little oil around the 'seats' of 2 of them. possible rocket cover gasket leak? Nothing major and not getting down into the combustion chamber. Spark plug tips look fine and the correct colour, although plug nearest the drivers side seems to be alot 'lighter' deposit wise than the others. NOTE - gen VW plugs. They have 'pointed' firing tips, like a pencil. Never come across this before, is it correct?
Checked for fuel blockages and battery voltage ( newish).
Had all services done on time since new by seat dealer. ( just had 70k service - oil etc only.)
Drives fine once warm and goes pretty well will steady fuel consumption. Also havent noticed any oil useage for the 4k.
Not alot more i can add really, oh except that it has a cold air induction kit, but it was fine for over a month since fitting it, so sure this isnt affecting it in any way.
Help guys!