Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 01 1.6 16v MOT due but smokey on start up | Technical matters | Back Room Forum

Sun 9 Mar 2008 11:03

01 1.6 16v MOT due but smokey on start up - butters

Hi, I wonder if you can help, I have a zafiria 2001 (x) 1.6 16v its mot is due and it is very Smokey on start up. I have had problems with the egr valve (Replaced) and the cat (Replaced) and the Coil (Replaced) going at this rate be cheaper to get new engine :-)

1. When it starts it is very Smoky but when reving for 1min at 3500revs it clears any idea?

2. In a mot do they check the emissions when the engine is warm and at high revs or idling?

engine details and year inserted in subject line - maybe we should ask more than the three times than we do before you post, maybe its not quite clear enough. Maybe too lazy to read etc etc etc.

Edited by Pugugly on 09/03/2008 at 12:01

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Sun 9 Mar 2008 13:35

01 1.6 16v MOT due but smokey on start up - Dynamic Dave

1. When it starts it is very Smoky but when reving for 1min at 3500revs it clears any idea?

Sounds like the rubber valve guide seals are leaking.

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Sun 9 Mar 2008 15:08

01 1.6 16v MOT due but smokey on start up - butters

is this a big and costly job ? Thanks

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Sun 9 Mar 2008 17:35

01 1.6 16v MOT due but smokey on start up - piston power

Depends on what is wrong ie worn valve guides, valves, head req skimming etc,

If a garage is doing the work expect approx £250.00 + you will need a cam belt kit and maybe best to replace the water pump, different areas of the uk different prices!!

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