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Firstly i thought it was down to the pistons or rings but had a compression test done today and all cylinders read the same amount of pressure so this must mean nothing from the engine side?
I am trying to pinpoint the issue here and wondering what other tests can be done to find results, What do the symptoms look like?
yesterday i changed 4 sparkplugs and after a while cylinder 2 started misfiring, got the sparg plug out to find it was gone so changed that plug and now same thing has happened again misfire from the same cylinder any ideas?

Also if you dont want to help dont bother tellng me to go to a VAG specialist because I have, The place am at has a mechanic from the dealer and they are german car specialists, I have excellent service from them for the last 4 years and this is where all the work will take place end of.
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Re: Oil on spark plugs, white smoke from exhaust possible causes
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2012, 11:41:48 pm »
The turbo could be at fault.
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Re: Oil on spark plugs, white smoke from exhaust possible causes
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2012, 11:45:07 pm »
How many threads?
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Re: Oil on spark plugs, white smoke from exhaust possible causes
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2012, 11:46:45 pm »
How many threads?

For something that he and his speshulist know best about.


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Re: Oil on spark plugs, white smoke from exhaust possible causes
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2012, 11:54:28 pm »
Ok thanks Ian Beale
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Re: Oil on spark plugs, white smoke from exhaust possible causes
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2012, 12:03:18 am »
The turbo could be at fault.

It may be so but if the turbo was faulty why would excess oil go on to the spark plugs, initially the smoke made me think it was the turbo
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Re: Oil on spark plugs, white smoke from exhaust possible causes
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2012, 12:09:25 am »
How many threads have you got going  :grin:


Try and keep it all in one place as its getting difficult to follow and therefore difficult to help!

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Re: Oil on spark plugs, white smoke from exhaust possible causes
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2012, 12:14:10 am »
No I actually think the other thread had loads of mixed results, where as today after compression test it's starting from a different level as it seems I don't need to strip the engine no more, and better to start fresh
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Re: Oil on spark plugs, white smoke from exhaust possible causes
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2012, 12:27:02 am »
but won't this thread get mixed reviews :grin:

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Re: Oil on spark plugs, white smoke from exhaust possible causes
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2012, 12:32:16 am »
No it won't because like I said its a new problem today duh, only if people decide do then it will which I dnt give a crap about am here to get help not be spammed
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Re: Oil on spark plugs, white smoke from exhaust possible causes
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2012, 12:38:14 am »
No it won't because like I said its a new problem today duh, only if people decide do then it will which I dnt give a crap about am here to get help not be spammed
its all the same problem--we are trying to help

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Re: Oil on spark plugs, white smoke from exhaust possible causes
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2012, 01:00:20 am »
I am helping when I tell you this....

Please bring it to someone who has plenty of experience with these engines. If you had first then you might'nt be in this mess.
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Re: Oil on spark plugs, white smoke from exhaust possible causes
« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2012, 01:07:30 am »
I very highly appreciate members that are genuinely trying to help me, giving me rubbish just makes threads boring and long nd helps no1,
Best to keep it nice an simple so people can get help when they need it,
Keep it coming guys and thanks!  :smiley:
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Re: Oil on spark plugs, white smoke from exhaust possible causes
« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2012, 01:08:37 am »
Firstly i thought it was down to the pistons or rings but had a compression test done today and all cylinders read the same amount of pressure so this must mean nothing from the engine side?
I am trying to pinpoint the issue here and wondering what other tests can be done to find results, What do the symptoms look like?
yesterday i changed 4 sparkplugs and after a while cylinder 2 started misfiring, got the sparg plug out to find it was gone so changed that plug and now same thing has happened again misfire from the same cylinder any ideas?

Also if you dont want to help dont bother tellng me to go to a VAG specialist because I have, The place am at has a mechanic from the dealer and they are german car specialists, I have excellent service from them for the last 4 years and this is where all the work will take place end of.

And they dont know whats wrong with it? So your quite happy to let them try and fix this issue knowing they dont know their arse from their elbow?  :popcornsoda:

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Re: Oil on spark plugs, white smoke from exhaust possible causes
« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2012, 01:12:59 am »
Firstly i thought it was down to the pistons or rings but had a compression test done today and all cylinders read the same amount of pressure so this must mean nothing from the engine side?
I am trying to pinpoint the issue here and wondering what other tests can be done to find results, What do the symptoms look like?
yesterday i changed 4 sparkplugs and after a while cylinder 2 started misfiring, got the sparg plug out to find it was gone so changed that plug and now same thing has happened again misfire from the same cylinder any ideas?

Also if you dont want to help dont bother tellng me to go to a VAG specialist because I have, The place am at has a mechanic from the dealer and they are german car specialists, I have excellent service from them for the last 4 years and this is where all the work will take place end of.

And they dont know whats wrong with it? So your quite happy to let them try and fix this issue knowing they dont know their arse from their elbow?  :popcornsoda:

Yes its called diagnosing? You would know wouldnt you what on earth you can't  just know the problem out of your head you need to do testing don't you??
Please stay on topic and stop banging on about the garage
« Last Edit: May 23, 2012, 01:15:05 am by Sammy »
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