Saturday, Nov 09, 2013 at 12:43
Depending on the smoke colour you actions will vary.
Blowing black smoke and high EGT could mean the airflow into the engine is not correct, ie air filter or insufficient turbo boost and therefore no power.
It doesn't automatically mean you need an engine rebuild at all.
Could be a wasp nest in the intake restricting air.
15 years old means nothing and the fact you may have service history and receipts also often can mean nothing too. A lot of what is marked in service books never happens to get done , just marked in the book that is all.
If it was blowing smoke because of worn rings that wouldn't be enough "fuel" to cause high EGT so that is very very unlikely. If it was that bad the sump would be dry before long.
Not sure what is meant by by the above
"So if something is suspect, like the EGT etc, you should assume it is original and replace it".
Not sure how you can replace the EGT as it is a transient measurement of something. OR is it the gauge which is being alluded to? and if something is 15 years old and working as it should and not worn out, why would you go the the trouble and expense of replacing it when it doesn't require that action.
Strangely enough in many vehicles it is rarely the rings which are the problem. To me that is Austin A 30 thinking.
Buying a new vehicle will eliminate the problem though.
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