KV6 Owners, a quick question

stocktake · 22nd April 2009, 10:54

When your car is ticking over and you remove the oil filler cap, do you get any smoke whisping its way out?

StevenWilliams · 22nd April 2009, 11:15

I've just returned form a 30 mile journey and went out to check. With the car ticking over there is nothing. not even a fine mist.

tigerchubs · 22nd April 2009, 12:01

Hi Dave sorry to read about your woe's. Whisps of smoke can be an indicator of a worn engine, ie bores, rings, valve stems etc, lets hope it's not to serious mate.
Kev

kaiser · 22nd April 2009, 12:01

There shouldn't be anything if the engine has been warmed up.
If you see mist, it is likely to be steam, from water in the oil.
Check the oil filler cap, when cold, for water droplets or mayo.
If you find that, you have water seeping into the oil.

stocktake · 22nd April 2009, 12:04

Thanks gents, this is from an engine I have been to see to replace my dead one, 66k but breathing out of the oil filler cap as per original post, shame... Best stay clear me thinks.

tigerchubs · 22nd April 2009, 12:28

Dave difference between steam and oil smoke. Steam avoid at all cost as no steam should be created in the engine. Smoke could also be as a result of poor oil used, oil not changed regularly possibly resulting in sludged engine breather. doest neccesarily be engine is poor.

BigRuss · 22nd April 2009, 12:45

I was just in the middle of posting roughly the same advice.

I don't know of many people who would change their oil before selling.

If you want a second opinion, I'm more than happy to have a look for you.

Russ

kaiser · 22nd April 2009, 14:17

I don't think I can imagine smoke coming from the inside of an engine (burnt oil) unless you have a cracked piston or thereabouts, but then you should have much more to worry about! Small amounts of smoke from blow by is possible, but you would not be able to see it for the smoke coming from the exhaust, if that was the case.
Outside smoke yes, for sure, but if it is burnt oil from the inside, then the engine is not worn, it is terminal.

tigerchubs · 22nd April 2009, 14:47

Wish I could help you out mate but I am just so busy with work at the moment. I am sure that Russ will be a great help though.

22nd April 2009, 10:54	#1
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22nd April 2009, 12:04	#5
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,596 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Thanks gents, this is from an engine I have been to see to replace my dead one, 66k but breathing out of the oil filler cap as per original post, shame... Best stay clear me thinks. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

22nd April 2009, 12:28	#6
tigerchubs Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT+ in Yorkshire Gold Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 975 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dave difference between steam and oil smoke. Steam avoid at all cost as no steam should be created in the engine. Smoke could also be as a result of poor oil used, oil not changed regularly possibly resulting in sludged engine breather. doest neccesarily be engine is poor. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

22nd April 2009, 12:01	#4
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	There shouldn't be anything if the engine has been warmed up. If you see mist, it is likely to be steam, from water in the oil. Check the oil filler cap, when cold, for water droplets or mayo. If you find that, you have water seeping into the oil.

22nd April 2009, 12:45	#7
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,411 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	I was just in the middle of posting roughly the same advice. I don't know of many people who would change their oil before selling. If you want a second opinion, I'm more than happy to have a look for you. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

22nd April 2009, 14:17	#8
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	I don't think I can imagine smoke coming from the inside of an engine (burnt oil) unless you have a cracked piston or thereabouts, but then you should have much more to worry about! Small amounts of smoke from blow by is possible, but you would not be able to see it for the smoke coming from the exhaust, if that was the case. Outside smoke yes, for sure, but if it is burnt oil from the inside, then the engine is not worn, it is terminal. Last edited by kaiser; 22nd April 2009 at 14:19..

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tigerchubs Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT+ in Yorkshire Gold Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 975 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wish I could help you out mate but I am just so busy with work at the moment. I am sure that Russ will be a great help though. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]