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Old 24th October 2019, 16:06   #1
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Hi Folks,

I test drove a 75 Tourer today, Diesel 150,000 miles. Cold and wet- loads of blue smoke out the back.

How concerned should I be? Should I take it out for a test drive- get the engine hot and see if it still has the smoke or just walk away?

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Old 24th October 2019, 16:38   #2
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Walk away I'd say; blue smoke usually indicates burning oil.

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Old 24th October 2019, 17:10   #3
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Diesels smoke a lot more and easier than petrol.
It could be faulty or it could just be adjustment.
If the car appeals to you, have it looked at and use it to get the price right.
If it is worn, walk away, but at 150000 I really doubt it.
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Old 24th October 2019, 17:46   #4
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Could very easily be the turbo.
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Old 24th October 2019, 18:57   #5
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Change the PCV filter and the intercooler O rings you may find it works wonders.
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Old 24th October 2019, 19:13   #6
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Definitely signs of a blocked PCV
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Old 24th October 2019, 19:34   #7
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Thanks- how much does that cost?
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Old 24th October 2019, 19:46   #8
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;2770871]Thanks- how much does that cost?[/QUOTE]

Less than 20 quid

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Top-Quali...kAAOSwTmtaAb4w
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Old 24th October 2019, 21:52   #9
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;2770871]Thanks- how much does that cost?
Less than 20 quid

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Top-Quali...kAAOSwTmtaAb4w[/QUOTE]

And a good thrash to get the exhaust hot enough to burn off all the engine oil that is sitting in there.
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Old 25th October 2019, 06:05   #10
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Thanks Folks- I'll give it another chance today.
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