Nodge68
Well-Known Member
That's a lot of oil in such a short distance and almost certainly the reason the cat has failed. The cause needs to be investigated before the new cat fails too.
Nodge68
Well-Known Member
The plugs will would show no matter how the oil getting into the cylinders. Doing a compression testw would be a good idea. All cylinders should be 175 psi +or- 10%.
Hi nodge,
Thanks for your replies.
I've had some advice from a friend of a friend who used to be a rover mechanic. He says that more than likely one of the rings is broken or stuck, or the rings are carboned up.
He's recommended/suggested that I put some oil additive/conditioner in and then take it for a good old thrashing !!!!
However, i'm a little concerned cos he said this will cure it or kill it !!!!!!
I'm thinking of biting the bullet and getting a full gasket and seal kit and stripping the head down.
you mentioned breathers in an earlier post. The Haynes bible doesn't really show where they are and which ones to check. The only 2 I found were the ones from the cam cover to the air inlet set up.
I'll try the thrashing thing later and let you know if anything improves.
Once again thanks for you patients and help.
Thanks for your replies.
I've had some advice from a friend of a friend who used to be a rover mechanic. He says that more than likely one of the rings is broken or stuck, or the rings are carboned up.
He's recommended/suggested that I put some oil additive/conditioner in and then take it for a good old thrashing !!!!
However, i'm a little concerned cos he said this will cure it or kill it !!!!!!
I'm thinking of biting the bullet and getting a full gasket and seal kit and stripping the head down.
you mentioned breathers in an earlier post. The Haynes bible doesn't really show where they are and which ones to check. The only 2 I found were the ones from the cam cover to the air inlet set up.
I'll try the thrashing thing later and let you know if anything improves.
Once again thanks for you patients and help.
Hi nodge/guys,
Put some Wynnes stop leak in the oil and some injector cleaner in the tank......
And, 280miles and a decent thrashing up and down the A1 later. And still the same.
No problems whilst driving. Engine running sound. Speeds of 95mph and still some left in throttle.
No visible smoke whilst zipping along or changing gear. Smoke only appears when I stop at lights or a junction and then pull away.
Starting to get on my thrupney bits !!!!!!!!!!!!
Put some Wynnes stop leak in the oil and some injector cleaner in the tank......
And, 280miles and a decent thrashing up and down the A1 later. And still the same.
No problems whilst driving. Engine running sound. Speeds of 95mph and still some left in throttle.
No visible smoke whilst zipping along or changing gear. Smoke only appears when I stop at lights or a junction and then pull away.
Starting to get on my thrupney bits !!!!!!!!!!!!
disco_mikey
Active Member
I will be down your way in a few weeks collecting a set of wheels. Can drop an engine off at the same time 
