Mis-fire and white smoke - Page 2

DJW · 14th April 2008, 20:29

Ignoring what you have already done previously, your symptoms (cold misfire, coolant loss and white smoke(steam?)) add up to a head gasket problem. Before going much further you should eliminate the head gasket/head surface.

stocktake · 14th April 2008, 21:15

Chris, keep an eye on the water level over the next few days, weeks. If its dropping you know where its going. If its not losing oil or water it may be unburnt fuel you are seeing (apart from the fact it's white

) and your problem could indeed be coil packs, or plugs and leads

Danny. I like others, find your posts most informative, I do hope your going to stick around

DJW · 14th April 2008, 21:21

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Originally Posted by stocktake

Danny. I like others, find your posts most informative, I do hope your going to stick around

You're welcome, I like to help, it's actually my job!

Phil · 14th April 2008, 21:24

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Originally Posted by Phil

Mayo isn't a cast iron guarantee of HGF. If you say it didn't feel right, it probably wasn't, they are really easy to change. I would personally get another and fit it if it were my car.

Just re read my post, didn't make much sesne, I mean the inlet manifold gasket.

stevemac · 15th April 2008, 07:16

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Originally Posted by Phil

Mayo isn't a cast iron guarantee of HGF. If you say it didn't feel right, it probably wasn't, they are really easy to change. I would personally get another and fit it if it were my car.

Just out of interest my HG has blown twice and there was never any mayo signs! My car had all your symptoms the second time (only 1500 miles between failures). Fitted with the uprated HG 2 weeks ago, not sure if it's the Xpart or Discovery one but all seems ok at the mo.

BigRuss · 15th April 2008, 14:30

Hi Chris, I'd go with Phil's comment above about the manifold gasket first.
As you said something didn't feel right when you fitted it so would start there . There may be some evidence when you remove it.

Are you coming to the meet Saturday?

Russ

Chris Russell · 16th April 2008, 00:08

If i can get one of the 2 75's started i'll be at the meet they are both at the garage being fixed think i may have to sell them got them both in november its a good job i got 2 as 1 has always been broken if its not 1 its the other but both are down at the minute and where i live doesn't allow you not to have a car no bus route or even a pavement to walk on and idiots think its a race track

Chris Russell · 16th April 2008, 00:13

quick up date on the car i have no idea my other rover broke down today so they've both gone to a garage to be done thanks for all the advise but i dont have enough time to do them i need 1 back on the road asap for swmbo to use while i'm at work

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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Chris, keep an eye on the water level over the next few days, weeks. If its dropping you know where its going. If its not losing oil or water it may be unburnt fuel you are seeing (apart from the fact it's white ) and your problem could indeed be coil packs, or plugs and leads Danny. I like others, find your posts most informative, I do hope your going to stick around __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,406 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Hi Chris, I'd go with Phil's comment above about the manifold gasket first. As you said something didn't feel right when you fitted it so would start there . There may be some evidence when you remove it. Are you coming to the meet Saturday? 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.

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Chris Russell Avid contributor Rover 1.8 Clubse 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Barnsley Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If i can get one of the 2 75's started i'll be at the meet they are both at the garage being fixed think i may have to sell them got them both in november its a good job i got 2 as 1 has always been broken if its not 1 its the other but both are down at the minute and where i live doesn't allow you not to have a car no bus route or even a pavement to walk on and idiots think its a race track __________________ I dont know what i'm doing but give me a spanner + hammer and i'll have a bash.

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Chris Russell Avid contributor Rover 1.8 Clubse 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Barnsley Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	quick up date on the car i have no idea my other rover broke down today so they've both gone to a garage to be done thanks for all the advise but i dont have enough time to do them i need 1 back on the road asap for swmbo to use while i'm at work __________________ I dont know what i'm doing but give me a spanner + hammer and i'll have a bash.

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DJW Avid contributor MG ZT CDTI, MG ZT 160+ Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ignoring what you have already done previously, your symptoms (cold misfire, coolant loss and white smoke(steam?)) add up to a head gasket problem. Before going much further you should eliminate the head gasket/head surface.