1998 Vauxhall Frontera blowing smoke under load
Year: 1998
Variant: 2.2 dti
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Leaks & Noises
Firstly I'd like to say hello to everyone here,also treat me kindly as I aren't that good with motors :-(.
My Q/Problem is that my fronty seems to be blowing blue/black smoke out of the exhuast.This seems to mainly happen under load,although i can't see it myself so i don't think it's billowing out.Also,(this may or may not be a related problem),on any steep hills my fronty seems to struggle.Also when I'm in 3rd gear for over long engine management light comes on :-(.
I have trawled the net only to find that it could be anything from a blown turbo/EGR valve to a knackered fuel pump.Times being what they are money is @ a definite premium,so I can't afford to take it to a garage.
So any help in trying to sort this out would be most gratefully recieved.
Thx in-advance for any help :-)
My Q/Problem is that my fronty seems to be blowing blue/black smoke out of the exhuast.This seems to mainly happen under load,although i can't see it myself so i don't think it's billowing out.Also,(this may or may not be a related problem),on any steep hills my fronty seems to struggle.Also when I'm in 3rd gear for over long engine management light comes on :-(.
I have trawled the net only to find that it could be anything from a blown turbo/EGR valve to a knackered fuel pump.Times being what they are money is @ a definite premium,so I can't afford to take it to a garage.
So any help in trying to sort this out would be most gratefully recieved.
Thx in-advance for any help :-)
Posted: Aug 18, 2013 (10 years ago)
So many possible causes as you have found in your searches , get it scanned and see what's showing.
Posted Aug 18, 2013 (10 years ago)
have you checked intercooler pipes for leaks /splits also you could remove pipes from turbo and check for play in impeller bearings and excess oil in housing you could also consider having a injector leak test done that is just a few sugestions
Posted Aug 19, 2013 (10 years ago)
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