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Tue 18 Jul 2006 13:16

Smoking Vectra - Robes

I made the mistake of buying a Vectra (1996 DOHC 16V) from an auction to fix up. I have replaced the head gasket which was blown and the cam belt and now I just want to get rid of it and cut my losses. Although it now starts up and idles ok, after driven for about 5 miles blue smoke suddenly starts to pour from the exhaust. I have left it running in the driveway for over a half an hour and although a little smoky it will not seem to replicate the road test? Any advice on a low cost cure would be appreciated.

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Tue 18 Jul 2006 20:21

Smoking Vectra - Grenache

Is this a diesel or petrol?

In either case, replace the air filter and use a dose of injector cleaner

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Wed 19 Jul 2006 08:05

Smoking Vectra - Collos25

Rings or valve stem oil seals in other words its past its sell by date, the reason it was in the auction in the first place.

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Wed 19 Jul 2006 08:53

Smoking Vectra - jc2

You may have a problem with oil draining back from the head to the sump which is why it does not show up at idle but only at higher speeds;I don't know where the oil drains are on this engine but if you have done work on the top end there may be some muck in them.

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Wed 19 Jul 2006 18:08

Smoking Vectra - Robes

its a petrol, Thanks for the suggestion, I will try what you say

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