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dave..GSi
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17th Sep 06 at 14:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
what could it be av been told piston rings?
Warren G
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17th Sep 06 at 14:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
possiblely, but more than likely if its the 1.6 16v the valve stem seals
dave..GSi
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17th Sep 06 at 16:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
well folk have said that aswell is it more common the piston rings going??
L30 SCT
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17th Sep 06 at 16:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
just hope it is the valve seals as it is cheaper to replace.
dave..GSi
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17th Sep 06 at 16:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
but u still need to take off the timing belt do u?
L30 SCT
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17th Sep 06 at 16:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeah but its only £60 of ebay for a new timing belt kit.
L30 SCT
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17th Sep 06 at 16:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i think i have spare valve seals if you want them

[Edited on 17-09-2006 by L30 SCT]
dave..GSi
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17th Sep 06 at 16:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeah could do leo coz i think i will have a go replaceing the valve seals and see if its thats whats causing my car to burn oil if not piston rings
L30 SCT
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17th Sep 06 at 16:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
broken or worn valve seals can cause it to burn oil i think. its some where to start anyway.

you can get full gasket seats off ebay for about £30 and they include all the gaskets you will need and vlave seals.
dave..GSi
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17th Sep 06 at 16:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
is it easy to do? only thing is putting the timing belt back on??
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17th Sep 06 at 16:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
do u not think it could be the rocker cover gasket? if ur gettin oil on the plug?
dave..GSi
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17th Sep 06 at 16:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
????? not sure why is that
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s the oil on the spark electrode or the white top part
dave..GSi
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17th Sep 06 at 17:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
on the electrode?
Adam-D
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on the electrode will either be the stem seals or rings

do a compression test and a wet test to check the condition of the rings then youll know what has gone
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17th Sep 06 at 19:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
as adam said, it is essential to have a compression test. does it burn any oil on start-up? if so its likely to be stem seals.
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am not sure when i start it up there is smoke sometimes? its when i cheak the oil a month later it down to min?

 
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