Help Needed!! White Smoke and Weird Noise

Rovermad · 8th July 2012, 16:33

Hi All,

I have recently got my car back on the road and have started to enjoy the pleasures of my ZT. Today though I noticed that when I pulled away that there was white smoke! This slowly disappeared after about 10/15 mins, but would appear now and then. When I got back home I looked under the bonnet, checked the oil and coolant...all ok. I turned car over and suddenly this noise abit like a humming/minute scretching noise could be heard. The car itself has been off the road for over a year and had suffered hgf on inspection, all which has been put right. I'm at a loss to what it could be, please can I get your advice! Thank you
Forgot to say its a 1.8T ZT+ 03 platw

spyder · 8th July 2012, 16:47

You need to give an idea of what motor you have. Put it on your profile as well, it will make it a lot easier for the correct diagnosis.

Rovermad · 8th July 2012, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyder

You need to give an idea of what motor you have. Put it on your profile as well, it will make it a lot easier for the correct diagnosis.

Thanks have added details on original thread

Ian G · 8th July 2012, 17:08

I'm certainly no expert but maybe turbo problems?
Cheers Ian

Rovermad · 8th July 2012, 17:12

Cheers Ian, do you know if it's still ok to drive it, as I'm not sure if it will cause any further damage?

Ian G · 8th July 2012, 17:21

Hi
I certainly would'nt drive it until it has been checked over by someone who knows their way around these engines(try MJS Auto and Marine they are in your area) because you can bet that most garages will say it's head gasket failure..
Cheers Ian

Ian G · 8th July 2012, 17:28

Ed
You have a PM with contact details..
Cheers Ian

Rovermad · 8th July 2012, 18:25

Thanks Ian for the pm, I'll be certain to use it. I'll keep you posted with the progress

Gazmo65 · 8th July 2012, 18:35

sounds like the turbo dont use it until you check it out the screeching could be the turbo vanes catching the housing if so they coud end up in the engine , take the inlet pipe of the turbo and push and pull the turbo shaft any movement in the horizontal pane is not good , MAKE SURE THE ENGINE IS OFF or you will loose your fingers

Rovermad · 8th July 2012, 19:38

Thanks for the advice Gazmo, I'll look to do that asap

8th July 2012, 16:33	#1
Rovermad Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 22 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help Needed!! White Smoke and Weird Noise Hi All, I have recently got my car back on the road and have started to enjoy the pleasures of my ZT. Today though I noticed that when I pulled away that there was white smoke! This slowly disappeared after about 10/15 mins, but would appear now and then. When I got back home I looked under the bonnet, checked the oil and coolant...all ok. I turned car over and suddenly this noise abit like a humming/minute scretching noise could be heard. The car itself has been off the road for over a year and had suffered hgf on inspection, all which has been put right. I'm at a loss to what it could be, please can I get your advice! Thank you Forgot to say its a 1.8T ZT+ 03 platw Last edited by Rovermad; 8th July 2012 at 16:51.. Reason: Missing information

8th July 2012, 16:47	#2
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8th July 2012, 17:08	#4
Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,315 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	I'm certainly no expert but maybe turbo problems? Cheers Ian __________________ The man behind redfive

8th July 2012, 17:21	#6
Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,315 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	Hi I certainly would'nt drive it until it has been checked over by someone who knows their way around these engines(try MJS Auto and Marine they are in your area) because you can bet that most garages will say it's head gasket failure.. Cheers Ian __________________ The man behind redfive

8th July 2012, 17:28	#7
Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,315 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	Ed You have a PM with contact details.. Cheers Ian __________________ The man behind redfive

8th July 2012, 17:12	#5
Rovermad Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 22 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheers Ian, do you know if it's still ok to drive it, as I'm not sure if it will cause any further damage?

8th July 2012, 18:25	#8
Rovermad Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 22 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Ian for the pm, I'll be certain to use it. I'll keep you posted with the progress

8th July 2012, 18:35	#9
Gazmo65 Loves to post Volvo S80 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 268 Thanks: 11 Thanked 39 Times in 20 Posts	sounds like the turbo dont use it until you check it out the screeching could be the turbo vanes catching the housing if so they coud end up in the engine , take the inlet pipe of the turbo and push and pull the turbo shaft any movement in the horizontal pane is not good , MAKE SURE THE ENGINE IS OFF or you will loose your fingers

8th July 2012, 19:38	#10
Rovermad Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 22 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the advice Gazmo, I'll look to do that asap