1997 Ssangyong Korando engine smoke,s oil dripping from exhaust, since topping up engine oil

Car: Ssangyong Korando
Year: 1997
Variant: 2.9 diesel non turbo
Categories: Engine & Drivetrain
vehicle acc/damaged just wing& bonnet starts/run,s a/1, just topped oil up now i have a smoker,& oil coming out of exhaust.I was in the trade for 30+yrs,on engine,s for a very long time i dont think it is oil control/ring,s or valve guide,s but i have been wrong before? Can anybody shed any light, Liam.
Posted: Sep 8, 2011 (12 years ago)
Not overfilled oil ? What about any choked engine breathers building up pressure in crankcase ?
Posted Sep 8, 2011 (12 years ago)
No oil level,ok,a few people have mentioned E.G.R. valve said to be found at rear of head but i can,t see one, any idea,s.
Posted Sep 8, 2011 (12 years ago)
Dont know much about that vehicle to be honest but valve stems/ oil seals are usual favourites .Has it been running o.k before ?
Posted Sep 8, 2011 (12 years ago)
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Posted Sep 11, 2011 (12 years ago)
Hi Raff have you checked your plugs to see whats happening in the pots ?
ie dirt plug on 1 pot
Posted Sep 11, 2011 (12 years ago)

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