This all ties in with my other post about pistons. I think I need to investigate the pipe work before cracking into the engine again. Time to roll up the sleeves and dig out the boiler suit.
Thanks for your help

Kenny

Where is the oil coming from out of the inlet manifold? We are assuming this is a diesel? Do you mean there is actually a jet of oil coming out?

Could be an oil leak from the turbo oil feed which could explain why it goes lumpy when you rev it, turbo not working properly.
Have you looked in the ...

Not the in tank filter as it is oozing oil out the inlet manifold where it connects to the inter cooler but I did check that in my earlier head scratching moments. It's not valve stems either cause even after an hour hard running it is still smoky.
Kenny

Thanks John. The annoying thing is the engine runs great up to 3000 revs but then it gets lumpy and smokey.
I'll try the Redex tip tonight.

Thanks
Kenny

Just had my Bongo in the garage and the diagnosis is that the piston rings are probably knackered. The van has been sat up for 2 years with out turning the engine. Oil is squirting out through the inlet manifold.

Can I access the pistons from the top or do I have to go in from the sump end.
I got ...

Good site. Going by the chart it looks like I may have turbo problems.
Thanks for the link.
Kenny

Hi All

I'm new to the forum but have had my Bongo a few years now.
I have recently replaced the cylinder head gasket and had the head professionally skimmed and tested however after rebuilding the engine it is permanently smoky at higher revs.
I have been through the forums and found similar ...