IS IT DEAD?????

[golf on 20s 1]

just trying to gauge an idea at what could be wrong with my vr6.

all seems fine with the engine on tickover, no smoke exceptt a bit of condensation, driving about after its warmed up, coasting along then when i accelerate i get a chuff of smoke, i think its a greyish smoke(my windows are tinted so its hard to tell) it sometimes does this aswell when the car is stationary and you give it a rev,

ive heard a few people saying its the valve stem oil seals which i had kind of settled with, however someone today has tol me my bottom end could be fecked!!!!! its using a little oil but nothing drastic a little coolant, theres no milky residue either around the oil cap dipstick or in the header tank, theres no loss of power and no misfire, i value everyone on heres expert opinion so please guys can you help?

cheers in advance

martin

oh its an obd 2 i think(96 n) with 84k on the clock with full history

[mannie 0]

sounds like valve stem oil seal(s) mate,no way could it be the bottom ends or you'll hear alot of clunking and vibrations from the engine.

[ian 182 0]

mine has a little puff now and again but it neads a good service.If its running ok otherwise then i think its the valve seals.If it was anything else it would make a lot of noise

ian

[golf on 20s 1]

cool guys cheers, i tought that, the engine sounds as sweet as it always has and it definately aint loosing any power

[riggs 0]

(i) Good oportunity to do your cams while your in there 8-)

[gav_113 0]

mine gives a little puff sometimes, and i followed my m8 in his vr and his does the same! i have noticed that it uses a little oil but nothing drastic. i wouldnt worry, as long as it isnt knocking and there isnt smoke pouring out the back then drive it on.

[golf on 20s 1]

yeah true mate, whats the best cams to get if im in there anyway might as well change em it would be rude not to 8-|