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clifflandy

Member Since: 13 Mar 2014
Location: Lichfield
Posts: 109

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Zambezi Silver

Smoking Problem - Engine White Smoke

Hi All, I'm new to the forum and wonder if anyone can help with a new issue affecting my 2007 90 County H/T Puma?

It's a 115k mile (Full Service History) vehicle in lovely condition owned by me since March. Up to now it has run perfectly and two weeks ago passed the MOT emissions test but over the last week a strange smoking problem has developed.

After running cleanly for 5 minutes from a cold start it starts to pump out clouds of white smoke while standing in traffic and pulling away. These are huge clouds enough to cause pedestrians to point and the car behind to drop right back. This lasts for about 10 minutes and then clears once I'm driving at a cruising speed of 40mph and more. After that, with the engine warm, every time I stop at traffic lights/roundabout I get a puff of white smoke when starting to move off. The longer I sit idling the more smoke on pulling away.

The car is not using any oil or water. No warning lights illuminate. Temperature is normal. Performance is unaffected with the turbo spooling up as it should. MPG hasn't changed - about 380 miles per tank of Shell V-Power (90 H/T so smaller fuel tank). No sign of any leaks from the turbo or intercooler hoses.

Any ideas on things I could check at home would be appreciated before I'm forced to visit my local garage.

9th Jul 2014 12:45pm

adafish

Member Since: 30 Mar 2009
Location: atherstone
Posts: 1381

1984 Defender 110 300 Tdi DCPU Stornoway Grey

afternoon fella, drop down we'll have a look at it....see linky below, A STONE THROW away... Putting Dreams on Drives at JLR Solihull..

9th Jul 2014 3:05pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5590

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

When was fuel filter changed last?

Andy

9th Jul 2014 7:03pm

clifflandy

Member Since: 13 Mar 2014
Location: Lichfield
Posts: 109

Thanks Adafish - can I drop by on Friday for you to take a look please?

Fuel filter was replaced 2 months ago.

10th Jul 2014 6:15am

fatman

Member Since: 14 Jan 2014
Location: Athens-Greece
Posts: 126

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Keswick Green

This reminds me of valve stem seals - from my old mini 1000 days...but better check with the professionals..

10th Jul 2014 1:26pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Valve stem seals usually means you burn oil on just start up or continuously dependant on how bad they are, had an old BMW that did this on pot 5 just on start only, advice was to leave well alone at the time. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

10th Jul 2014 1:33pm

Happyoldgit

Member Since: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3471

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

Burning lubricating oil usually = blue smoke. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades.
Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW.

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10th Jul 2014 3:36pm

borderterrier

Member Since: 09 Dec 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1677

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

White smoke is either unburnt fuel or water. Head gasket? Cracked/warped head?

10th Jul 2014 3:45pm

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