What can cause a 350 engine to smoke?
Possible causes include worn or damaged piston rings, worn cylinder walls, leaking valve-stem seals, excessive valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance, or excessive crankcase pressure due to a PCV valve that’s stuck closed or improperly plumbed. The exhaust usually smells like burnt toast.
How do you diagnose a smoking engine?
How to Diagnose Exhaust Smoke: BLUE SMOKE: Usually smells like burned toast. Check the oil level on the dipstick to see if the engine is using oil and dthe oil level is low (add oil as needed to bring it back up to the full mark. DO NOT let the engine oil level get too low or serious engine damage will result!.
What causes a VW camper van to get wet?
On a wet day it is very easy to miss blemishes in paintwork and small rust bubbles. Also if the underside of the van is wet it can mask problems such as leaks from braking systems either from brake pipes, connections or from brake cylinders. These leaks would be noticeable as damp patches on the brake drums or on the floor underneath the van.
What was the problem with the VW Vanagon?
On the earlier VW T25 / T3 / Vanagon model the main weakness in the design were the seams where the bodywork panels joined which eventually trapped water leading to rust. However VW recognized this problem and so for the T4 Transporter they did not use this method of construction.
Where to look for oil leaks in a VW T4 Transporter?
Any excessive oil leaks will require further investigation. Look under engine, gearbox and axles. The VW T4 Transporter normally has an engine protection tray under the engine so any engine oil leaks may not be immediately obvious by looking under the van.
What kind of car was a VW camper?
I had a VW camper, ’71, but it was an American conversion so not exactly equipped like the Westfalia version which was produced in Germany. The ’76 had a bigger motor which was good for more power, but more expensive to repair since it had more Porsche parts in it.