Member Since: 14 May 2009
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 177
Black Smoke on acceleration
I am getting a lot black smoke when accelerating. I have noticed a split pipe. Would someone be able to identify it?
Secondly there is a lot of oil around the botton of the pipe below. Could you diagnose where the leak might be of if it needs replacing too. It looks like it may have worked loose as it is not quite flush.
Any other reasons for the smoke before I take it in?
Thanks
3rd Apr 2017 6:07 pm
timmyt79
Member Since: 18 Oct 2016
Location: Pemrokeshire
Posts: 588
Large intercooler hose! easy replacement,change it for a silicone one with bolt clamps and that will be the last time you will have to touch it.
Its teh caus eof black smoke,may also have a dirty air filter if not changed for a while?Both are causing unburnt fuel= black smoke!
3rd Apr 2017 6:12 pm
darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: In A World of My Own!
Posts: 2871
Yep, that will be the cause of smoke, and also a loss of power, there is also another hose on the bottom which is a real b1tch to get swapped which can also pool excess oilMust stop buying shiny toys....
3rd Apr 2017 6:19 pm
thommo1927
Member Since: 30 Sep 2016
Location: Cardiff South Wales
Posts: 416
As said easy to replace ,Drivers side front wheel is a plastic flap , Take that off carefully and you can re use the clips. The only thing I found difficult was getting it back on ,Lots of hot soapy water to soften the hose up a bit
3rd Apr 2017 6:21 pm
bobbroom
Member Since: 14 May 2009
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 177
Thanks for the quick replies. What about the small pipe. What is that one?
3rd Apr 2017 6:52 pm
thommo1927
Member Since: 30 Sep 2016
Location: Cardiff South Wales
Posts: 416
You'll see the small pipe when you get underneath the disco
4th Apr 2017 1:30 pm
Dai-Disco3
Member Since: 30 Nov 2014
Location: Southend on Sea
Posts: 180
Member Since: 10 Jan 2016
Location: Hull
Posts: 83
50 quid or there abouts from main dealer.
4th Apr 2017 2:16 pm
bobbroom
Member Since: 14 May 2009
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 177
Large intercooler hose refastned and small pipe replaced fixed the problem. Local dealer supplied the part but could not fit me in. Was fitted for less than £35 by my local National Tyre Centre in Cambridge. Just got back from the Loire Valley and no more smoke.
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