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Subject: White smoke

rich306

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I was wondering if one of you could give me a list of known issues with the 306 which could/would cause white smoke to be emitted on start up - a few minutes of driving before it clears?

Had a quick search around on the internet which throws up a lot of suggestions but ideally i want some relevant to the Gti6 engine.
Fingers crossed it isn't head gasket. LOL

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jamiek_uk2000 wrote:

You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time

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Posted 29th Mar 2013 at 09:59

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Niall

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Sure its smoke and not steam? I know that sounds silly but a lot of people get the two mixed up. Steam on cold idle in this sort of weather is completely normal.

Posted 29th Mar 2013 at 10:01

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daveyboy

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Condensation in the exhaust or early signs of HG failure.

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Posted 29th Mar 2013 at 10:03

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rich306

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Niall wrote:

Sure its smoke and not steam? I know that sounds silly but a lot of people get the two mixed up. Steam on cold idle in this sort of weather is completely normal.

I think i'd have to monitor it as the weather gets warmer to make sure.

I'm also checking the oil usage and coolant usage atm, very minor change in the level in both but i'm putting that down to general usage.

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jamiek_uk2000 wrote:

You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time

- Top Tip!!!

Posted 29th Mar 2013 at 10:09

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stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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daveyboy wrote:

Condensation in the exhaust or early signs of HG failure.

Exactly this.

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Posted 29th Mar 2013 at 11:02

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rich306

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Would a gap towards the Cat end of the exhaust make it more prone to condensation? I think i might have a small leak which may be contributing to this problem.

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Electrical work carried out in Portsmouth

jamiek_uk2000 wrote:

You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time

- Top Tip!!!

Posted 29th Mar 2013 at 11:08

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