Member Since: 16 Mar 2010
Location: Johannesburg
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Excessive smoking
I noticed yesterday that my D3 has started smoking excessively. This does not happen all the time - only when the engine is "under stress" i.e on acceleration on an uphill etc. Also noticed that this only occurs when I press the accelator past the half way (approximate) mark. She has done 148 000 km's. Any prognosis/suggestions/ideas before I take her to a Dealer? Thanks
13th Oct 2010 6:06 am
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
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Split intercooler hose?
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13th Oct 2010 6:38 am
basilpeetz
Member Since: 16 Mar 2010
Location: Johannesburg
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Black smoke
13th Oct 2010 9:24 am
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
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OK...assuming that there isn't a big power loss at low revs, then the intercooler hose being split or delaminated sounds like a good bet and is very easy to check...
They usually fail at the top before the admission chamber - have a feel around the tube and see if you notice anything strange or try squeezing it and see if it feels very pliable...2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
13th Oct 2010 9:26 am
Renton
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As PaulP says, 99% certain it's the intercooler hose.
Follow the hose down with your hands and you will find it.CLUB ILLEGAL CAR WASHERS
13th Oct 2010 9:28 am
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pictures may help - item 10
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13th Oct 2010 9:33 am
basilpeetz
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Location: Johannesburg
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Thanks for your input guys, much appreciated. Will check after work this afternoon.
13th Oct 2010 10:06 am
caverD3
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Re: Excessive smoking
basilpeetz wrote:
I noticed yesterday that my D3 has started smoking excessively. This does not happen all the time - only when the engine is "under stress"
Maybe the engine requires some relaxation therapy, or meditate a bit. This may result in the D3 cutting down on the ciggies a bit. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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13th Oct 2010 10:22 am
basilpeetz
Member Since: 16 Mar 2010
Location: Johannesburg
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Thanks guys - problem fixed, it was a split hose. Help much appreciated!
18th Oct 2010 5:45 am
AngryBaldMan
Member Since: 11 Dec 2009
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Just checked mine, it was split too! Thanks guys.
21st Oct 2010 7:50 pm
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I see they have the descriptions against the numbers wrong!Mark.
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21st Oct 2010 8:03 pm
AngryBaldMan
Member Since: 11 Dec 2009
Location: UK
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Hose "10" as per the diagram. Right at the top, it's a split that you can only see if you squeeze the pipe.
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