problems, problems, problems !!

[Sisqo]

hey every1. just wonderin if any1 knows anythin about exhausts. mine is blowing and black smoke and water is comin out of it. slightly worried lol

any1 got any answers?

[S34MER]

maybe this should be in the PROBLEMS & queries section could help you mate! ;)

Black smoke is usually caused by excess fuel that has entered the cylinder area and cannot be burned completely, this is aka "running rich."

[Sisqo]

how do i solve this. and yeah gathered it was the wrong section once i posted it, kinda new 2 the site lol

[Predator_R32]

yeah mate its probablies running rich check the spark plugs, coilpack as they may not be firing that good also injectors might be gone and are pumping in too much fuel

[S34MER]

its cool mate, i understand!

well you have to ask, how did the fuel get into the cylinder in the first place? Some of the causes of excess fuel are a faulty fuel pump, a leaky fuel injector, or a faulty engine computer or computer sensor. If black smoke is present, check the engine oil to make sure excess fuel has not contaminated it. my advice is... Do not start the engine if a heavy, raw fuel smell can be detected in the engine oil. Call your mechanic and advise him of what you have found.

[Sisqo]

i changed the plugs about 3 weeks ago. so i duno if it would b them. wat bout the leads do u think.

[Sisqo]

cheers mate. cant smell any fuel tho. the car does rev its self slighty when ur not in gear. could this have somethin 2 do wit it. is tht somethin 2 do wit the ECU do u think?

[S34MER]

also if its over fuelling check the lamba sensor!

if it rev's itself slightly could also have something todo with the temp sensor (green)

[Sisqo]

the lamba sensor :S im a thick shit mate haha

[S34MER]

you got a 90bhp or a 98bhp VTR?

[Sisqo]

ahh the temp sensors sounds right. my fan dnt stop bloody goin. its almost always on

[Sisqo]

98bhp mate. its lackin abit tho lol

[S34MER]

so i think you have 2 lamba sensors one in the manifold heat cover and the other is under the car in the exhaust pipe after the cat!

may just need to take them out and give them a clean!

[Sisqo]

okay i will check. cars are so annoyin. how much do u think it will cost 2 get my car runnin sweet again. i havent evan had it tht long

[S34MER]

it depends whats wrong with it mate, i can't say tbh could be a 2 min job and cost naff all of could be a major problem and cost £100's

[Sisqo]

my mates dad is a mechanic so i'll get him 2 have a look. im gettin a new exhaust system soon. from the manifold back. any suggestions on wat 2 get ?

[S34MER]

exhausts are personal preference mate!

[Sisqo]

k mate well cheers 4 ur help, i'l get some1 2 have a look. just hope its nuffin 2 serious im always havin problems wit cars. just bloody bad luck lol

[stiffler69]

Sounds like oil is burning and water and oil are been mixed to me seems more likely a head gasket problem