2000 Vauxhall Vectra oil leak thru' the silencer

Car: Vauxhall Vectra
Year: 2000
Variant: 1.8 ls

Categories: Leaks & Noises

i found oil from the silencer ,when i rubbed thru' my finger.can anyone tel me wats the problem and how to stop this please
thank you

Posted: Mar 14, 2010 (14 years ago)

ianvauxhall

Points: 4

Usually an indication of engine wear if oil in exhaust i.e piston wear , valve stem oil seals , back pressure etc.etc . Could check engine oil not overfilled .Normally signs of blue smoke from exhaust

Posted Mar 14, 2010 (14 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 37,778

thanks for your reply , so you are saying the engine is good in condition i may rite? please reply thanks agn

Posted Mar 14, 2010 (14 years ago)

ianvauxhall

Points: 4

No , usually a bad sign .

Posted Mar 14, 2010 (14 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 37,778

my friend ,i noticed one thing about this problem, if i travel for half an hour i cant find any oil in ths silencer but later it is coming when the engine started cooling can u tel me about this please

Posted Mar 17, 2010 (14 years ago)

ianvauxhall

Points: 4

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