nova smokes to much and doesnt run right

[Novafied]

it smokes to much if you ask me, also it judders sorta thing, everyone says because its an old car, but just wondering if anyone elses does the same :S

or if anyone lives near luton, and could come have a quick look at it for me would be great

thanks

[JSeymour]

what engine is it mate?

[Novafied]

1.3 sr

[JSeymour]

is it dark smoke, smoke or white/condensation smoke? its smooking because its burning oil or the head's gone in which case waters mixing with the oil.

[bump]

Or if you only do short trips it could be condensation. I used to get it a lot with mine.

[Novafied]

no, its blue smoke, but when i take the oil ap off everything looks fine, water looks fine too

before i bought the car :

it had been sitting for a few months
then it went to the garage for a full re-spray
then it sat on the drive for another 2 months or so
then i got it and i've only done like 40 miles

so you think that could be the problem?

[Welsh Dan]

What's the mileage on it?

[JSeymour]

could be over fueling.

[mowgli]

the breather unit could be clogged. it is a git to remove because it is between the manifold & starter motor. the engine probably needs a rebuild because it is about 20 years old.

[tom reid]

More than likely to be valve stem oil seals, best to get it checked by someone who knows what they're doing

[Asa-James]

if ts been sat for the best part of six months, and you've only done 40 miles, i'd suggest put up with it for a few more miles and see if it clears itself out. if, say in a month it hasnt changed or improved, ge it looked at

also keep tabs on how much oil its using

[Novafied]

What's the mileage on it? 84k and its not 20 years old its 17 :P

yeah ill keep an eye on it, it runs like a dream but when idleing its sounds like its just going to conk out

[JSeymour]

up the idle speed then.