Smokey Engine
Submitted: Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 13:23
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CH001
I have a 1994 holden rodeo 2800 TD, its getting a little smoky when it is warmed
up, someone said to check the turbo pressure relief pipe because they slowly
block up. any thoughts?
Reply By: Member - Ian H (NSW) - Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 13:41
Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 13:41
That probably won't be causing your problem. It is more likely the rings are gummed up with crud after 15 years. I would first try a dose of CEM oil flushing. I use it in my 1HZ engine always. I just use the stuff, I don't sell it so I am impartial.
After 15 years there will be a build up of crud all through the engine and the oil flushing additive will remove it but it may take two oil changes over a couple of months to get it all. The new oil will then stay oil colour for a couple of thousand kms instead of being black before you have finished checking for leaks. Good luck.
Ian
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Reply By: Member - ross m (WA) - Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 16:41
Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 16:41
What colour is the smoke? How many klms?
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Reply By: Members Paul and Melissa (VIC) - Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 18:49
Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 18:49
Try the suggested options,CEM and the like. if it has been
well serviced 500k is possible. i do know someone who's 2800 rodeo has done just that.
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Reply By: Member - Amy G (SA) - Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 20:17
Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 20:17
When did you last get your injectors serviced?
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Reply By: Member - Amy G (SA) - Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 20:17
Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 20:17
When did you last get your injectors serviced?
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Follow Up By: Member - Tony S (WA) - Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 23:17
Sunday, Nov 01, 2009 at 23:17
Hello Amy G,
Looks like we have an echoooo.
hehe
Tony
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Follow Up By: Member - Amy G (SA) - Monday, Nov 02, 2009 at 07:42
Monday, Nov 02, 2009 at 07:42
hehehehe, and no 'edit' button on Exploroz :)
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Reply By: brushmarx - Monday, Nov 02, 2009 at 10:09
Monday, Nov 02, 2009 at 10:09
I had a MU, similar/same engine.
It smoked when warm and that was caused by a clapped out EGR valve.
The local deisel mechanic stuck blocking ball bearings in the vacuum lines to it, and that ended the smoke problems.
Apparently illegal, but that's a personal choice.
Probably not your problem but for the sake of 10 cents and a minutes time, may be worth trying before spending on injector etc..
Cheers
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Reply By: Cruising - Monday, Nov 02, 2009 at 17:53
Monday, Nov 02, 2009 at 17:53
x2 on the CEM additives. also try their AW10[ I think thats it] after a few oil flushes. Their products worked
well in my 80 series. Bob
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Reply By: CH001 - Monday, Nov 02, 2009 at 18:04
Monday, Nov 02, 2009 at 18:04
Thanks to everyone who responded.
I will try the CEM engine flush first and report back. :)
Thanks again.
Clayton
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