16v abf Running problems

Discussion in '16-valve' started by ramster, May 29, 2010.

  1. ramster New Member

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    I own a dragon green M reg. gti 16v 2.0

    Lovely car
    :)

    Recently it has started chucking out white smoke on full throttle[xx(].Yet when driving normally runs fine except it uses loads of fuel

    anybody help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    cheers
     
  2. smillsey Forum Member

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    monitor your water levels, if its dropping, it may be a head gasket,

    but dont go thinking its a head gasket straight away
     
  3. Matt82

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    get the plugs out to give yourself an idea of what its burning

    changed the oil lately and over filled it?
     
  4. ramster New Member

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    thanks

    :thumbup:

    i will keep an eye on the water level and check the plugs

    cheers
     
  5. Matt82

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    theyre practically unkillable engines. id be suprised if it was head gasket or anything worse to be honest

    222k miles on mine
     

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