DaveyB
New member
Hi All,
I know this subject has been discussed several times, but it is really concerning me that there is no definitive answer or solution. I am talking about smoke on start up.
I have owned my 996 Targa for two years now. And every so often I get a period where I get smokety start ups, then nothing for a month or so. There is a huge cloud of smoke whiteish smoke (it's oil as you can smell it), and it clears straight away. I have had two instances where I have been pressing on really enjoyably and there has been a puff of james Bond style smoke for a second, but I believe this to be a separate issue, so I had my AOS replaced two weeks ago, as I thought this this must be the reason for both. However, smokey startups again after one week. This is the only thing that has spoilt my ownership of this car.
My concern is what is the real cause of these smokey start-ups, as there seems to be various ideas, which I have seen discussed on Renntech, Pistonheads, Pelican etc -
* AOS valve sticking - I've replaced mine and the same occurs.
* Warn valve guides allowing oil to seep past - Why do I not get smoke on every start up then?
* Piston ring location with split at the bottom allowing the oil to seep past - Again why not smoke on every start up?
* Oil too thin for an older engine - I changed from Mobil one 0/40 to Ultra 5w40. Still no difference.
Apart from a top end (well side end) rebuild is there anything I can try? My wifes using it as leverage to get me to sell the car and "buy something sensible"! I must fight back against this!!
Other than this the car really is a beauty.
Help
David
I know this subject has been discussed several times, but it is really concerning me that there is no definitive answer or solution. I am talking about smoke on start up.
I have owned my 996 Targa for two years now. And every so often I get a period where I get smokety start ups, then nothing for a month or so. There is a huge cloud of smoke whiteish smoke (it's oil as you can smell it), and it clears straight away. I have had two instances where I have been pressing on really enjoyably and there has been a puff of james Bond style smoke for a second, but I believe this to be a separate issue, so I had my AOS replaced two weeks ago, as I thought this this must be the reason for both. However, smokey startups again after one week. This is the only thing that has spoilt my ownership of this car.
My concern is what is the real cause of these smokey start-ups, as there seems to be various ideas, which I have seen discussed on Renntech, Pistonheads, Pelican etc -
* AOS valve sticking - I've replaced mine and the same occurs.
* Warn valve guides allowing oil to seep past - Why do I not get smoke on every start up then?
* Piston ring location with split at the bottom allowing the oil to seep past - Again why not smoke on every start up?
* Oil too thin for an older engine - I changed from Mobil one 0/40 to Ultra 5w40. Still no difference.
Apart from a top end (well side end) rebuild is there anything I can try? My wifes using it as leverage to get me to sell the car and "buy something sensible"! I must fight back against this!!
Other than this the car really is a beauty.
Help
David