GTI7 problem
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GTI7 problem
Hi there
GTI7 Manual/ MP expired
102 000km
DP Stage 1 remap
For past 2 months having to top up the oil frequently. No oil stains on driveway. Oil light came on last week, and again this morning on the way to work- luckily had oil in the boot to top up. I also noticed a puff of white smoke through the back window when I accelerate hard. No smoke at idle. Fuel consumption still excellent at about 8l/100km (long-term average), and power still seems fine.
Advice please.
William
Cape Town
GTI7 Manual/ MP expired
102 000km
DP Stage 1 remap
For past 2 months having to top up the oil frequently. No oil stains on driveway. Oil light came on last week, and again this morning on the way to work- luckily had oil in the boot to top up. I also noticed a puff of white smoke through the back window when I accelerate hard. No smoke at idle. Fuel consumption still excellent at about 8l/100km (long-term average), and power still seems fine.
Advice please.
William
Cape Town
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Re: GTI7 problem
Get a compression test done and stick a bore scope down each plug hole. look for wetness on top of the pistons or a piston that looks cleaner than the rest. If you find any drop in compression and or a clean / wet pistons then pepper your anus so long.
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Re: GTI7 problem
Thanks Panicpanic-mechanic wrote:Get a compression test done and stick a bore scope down each plug hole. look for wetness on top of the pistons or a piston that looks cleaner than the rest. If you find any drop in compression and or a clean / wet pistons then pepper your anus so long.
For a simple person like me- are you saying worn piston rings?
Give me worst case scenario. How much pepper to my anus? (labour/parts)
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Re: GTI7 problem
The break piston ring landings. It depends on who rebuilds it and what parts you use. anything from R30K to R50k.
But I'm not saying it is that. You need to inspect and check.
But I'm not saying it is that. You need to inspect and check.
Stephan van Tonder - Jhb - Putfontein Benoni
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Re: GTI7 problem
Thanks
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Re: GTI7 problem
I will get it checked.
Can I still drive in the meantime? Supposed to go to Oudtshoorn this weekend... (400km)
Can I still drive in the meantime? Supposed to go to Oudtshoorn this weekend... (400km)
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Re: GTI7 problem
Just last night I dropped my crystal ball. So sadly I am unable to predict the future at this stage.
Stephan van Tonder - Jhb - Putfontein Benoni
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Re: GTI7 problem
Check your intercooler and charge pipes.... if there are loads amounts of oil in them then it can be caused by excessive blowby (rings and landings as panic mentioned).
If its using that much oil and its not smoking like crazy the oil has to be going somewhere...
If its using that much oil and its not smoking like crazy the oil has to be going somewhere...
As I lay rubber down the street.
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and begin to slide, please dear God protect my ride.
I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin
and begin to slide, please dear God protect my ride.
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Re: GTI7 problem
10/10panic-mechanic wrote:Just last night I dropped my crystal ball. So sadly I am unable to predict the future at this stage.
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Re: GTI7 problem
I'm not asking for predictions. If I ask stupid questions, it's because I really know f-all about how an engine works- I had to Google piston rings.panic-mechanic wrote:Just last night I dropped my crystal ball. So sadly I am unable to predict the future at this stage.
But thanks for your insight, tells me it's something serious and expensive...
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Re: GTI7 problem
it is impossible for me to know if it is that and if it is serious hence the suggestions of what you need to get tested. Those will give you an indication if there is an issue or not. I cannot tell you if you can drive the car for 400km and if it is damaging the motor currently or not. So basically what you are directly is asking me to predict if it will be Ok or not over a distance with no ability to look at it.
Stephan van Tonder - Jhb - Putfontein Benoni
'05 Audi A6 3.0L TDI Avant
'09 Touareg 3l TDI
'13 VW CC 2l tdi (repair project)
'05 Touareg v10
Perfect Power dealer. I do dyno tuning.
'05 Audi A6 3.0L TDI Avant
'09 Touareg 3l TDI
'13 VW CC 2l tdi (repair project)
'05 Touareg v10
Perfect Power dealer. I do dyno tuning.