Alfa Giulietta MA - It using a lot of oil
Good day everyone. My G is using a lot of oil. Every 2000km I have to add about 2L of oil. I replace the PCV valve and did take it to a turbo expert to check the turbo. They say the turbo is fine and replace the boost control valve and the MAP sensor but did replace the turbo seals. On the intake side of the turbo there is a bit of oil not sure if this is fine on not. I also decat it. I notice if I rev it to 4000rpm some blue smoke out of the exhaust.
Kind regards
Kevin
Kind regards
Kevin
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Multi air unit opens the valves a small amount at part/closed throttle. Shouldn’t affect the compression as compression relies on valves being closed.
Years ago I used some bore sealer for a 205 1.9 gti with worn piston rings. You put it down the plug holes 1 at a time and drive about 30miles before doing the next cylinder. It worked a treat. Does anyone know if you can still buy it?
Holts PS4R 100g Piston Seal : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive
Holts PS4R 100g Piston Seal : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive
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found this one on ebay
Worn Piston Rings Blue Smoke Treatment For Classic Car Engine Burning Oil Fix | eBay
It also provides a seal for worn pistons and rings and cushions engine parts to reduce wear and friction. In other words, it’s a car lifesaver in a bottle. Seeing smoke?. We can help. Our Ring Seal Smoke Repair is formulated to help stop blue exhaust smoke, reduce oil burning and prevent plug...
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Will take the G to a Alfa specialist. I don't got time for stripping it down. Got a warranty on the car. All I wanted to achieve is to pin down more or less the fault.
Thank u to everyone advised.
Will keep posting as the saga continues.
Kind Regards Kevin
Thank u to everyone advised.
Will keep posting as the saga continues.
Kind Regards Kevin
I can't see this being a great solution to the problem. It's an oil additive that thickens the oil to reduce blow-by. Might provide a temporary fix but you'll probably destroy the multiair unit which is very sensitive to having the correct oil.Found it on Amazon. Although it’s out of stock 🙄Holts PS4R 100g Piston Seal : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive
Holts PS4R 100g Piston Seal : Amazon.co.uk: Automotiveamzn.eu
found this one on ebay
Worn Piston Rings Blue Smoke Treatment For Classic Car Engine Burning Oil Fix | eBay
It also provides a seal for worn pistons and rings and cushions engine parts to reduce wear and friction. In other words, it’s a car lifesaver in a bottle. Seeing smoke?. We can help. Our Ring Seal Smoke Repair is formulated to help stop blue exhaust smoke, reduce oil burning and prevent plug...www.ebay.co.uk
Takes me back to the days when sawdust was a recommended solution to a noisy gearbox...
Yeah. I’ve never used it or know of anyone who has used it before. I was looking for the holts stuff when I came across it. I didn’t really look into it in any detail.
He would have bought it by the gallon.
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it can if it's faulty....
It could potentially hold the valves open similar to the old Vauxhall ohc engine ( the followers used to jack up when pressure was taken off them) but it wouldn’t cause oil burning and the engine would misfire.
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Just for comparison I did a compression test on a clients Mito QV today fitted with a 1.4 MA 170HP.
Conditions - Engine at operating temperature, throttle wide open, reading taken at 7th cycle of engine.
Dry - 180 185 185 185
Wet- 220 215 215 215
I know your readings are with cold engine but there shouldn't be that much difference!
Conditions - Engine at operating temperature, throttle wide open, reading taken at 7th cycle of engine.
Dry - 180 185 185 185
Wet- 220 215 215 215
I know your readings are with cold engine but there shouldn't be that much difference!
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