Evening Gents,

We all know the big puff of smog from a diesel under heavy acceleration, but mine smokes a lot after a peddle to the metal moment it goes on for ages.

Any idea's - could it be a second Turbo problem? 2008 RRS 3.6 HST - Stornaway / Black - Current
2010 RRS 3.0 HSE - Nara Bronze / Almond - Gone
2009 RRS 3.0 SE - Sliver / Teal

Check the air filter,,if it's not been changed for a while & is blocked it will cause black smoke.

Andy Andy.
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Had the same fault, search for intercooler pipe. often splits great advice on here.

What colour of smoke is it?

Blue smoke is a known issue, cured by fitting a new turbo oil drain pipe
The oil doesn't drain away quick enough as the original return drains into the sump. The new modified pipe goes into the crankcase, much higher than the sump thus draining the oil away quicker

Thanks for the replies fellers.

D.M. - yes blue smoke like a petrol car that has worn piston rings (hope that makes sense) runs on for about 1/4 mile or so.
Only does this after really giving it some beans off the line or overtaking.

I will get this checked out, would I get this carried out under my RAC warranty do you think? 2008 RRS 3.6 HST - Stornaway / Black - Current
2010 RRS 3.0 HSE - Nara Bronze / Almond - Gone
2009 RRS 3.0 SE - Sliver / Teal

http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/use...0-%203.pdf

As its a known issue, I expect any aftermarket warranty company would not cover it...

Mine was exactly the same.

If you check under the bonnet, on the left hand side you will have your intercooler pipe... mine had a huge crack in it, and once changed the smoking stopped, and the power increased by a mile!!

If it's blue smoke it's burning oil, so likely the issue Mike refers to rather than a split hose - not that it hurts to make a quick check.  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
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Dm, LFW, thanks for you help.

Just to confirm what you already knew, I am booked in Thursday for the drain pipe upgrade after a visit to Saxton yesterday, they will undertaking the work under warranty.

Cheers 2008 RRS 3.6 HST - Stornaway / Black - Current
2010 RRS 3.0 HSE - Nara Bronze / Almond - Gone
2009 RRS 3.0 SE - Sliver / Teal

Nice to be able to put my foot down without clouds of of the black stuff!

Saxton done the job  2008 RRS 3.6 HST - Stornaway / Black - Current
2010 RRS 3.0 HSE - Nara Bronze / Almond - Gone
2009 RRS 3.0 SE - Sliver / Teal

Andy

Looks like i have the same issue. Clouds of smoke, strangely not all the time when accelerating hard tho.

Was the drain pipe upgrade a recall in its time, or is it a upgrade?

Also have a warranty so hope they cover it.

Assume you have been happy with it since, no smoke?

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2012 RRS HSE SDV6, Sumatra Black and Ivory
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Hi Chris,

Very happy now it doesn't act like an old diesel Ford

Not sure about a recall, just an upgrade I think 2008 RRS 3.6 HST - Stornaway / Black - Current
2010 RRS 3.0 HSE - Nara Bronze / Almond - Gone
2009 RRS 3.0 SE - Sliver / Teal

Andy

Lol yeah, didn't pay 33k for a car to smoke like a chimney!

Thanks. Glad it fixed yours.

In talks with dealer now. Can i ask, did you have to pay for it to be done?

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2012 RRS HSE SDV6, Sumatra Black and Ivory
Audi A5, 3.0 TDI, Gone
Audi TT, 3.2 V6, Gone
BMW 5 series tourer, Gone

Chris,

No, the Second Turbo pipe was changed by the dealer (Saxton 4x4) at no cost to me 2008 RRS 3.6 HST - Stornaway / Black - Current
2010 RRS 3.0 HSE - Nara Bronze / Almond - Gone
2009 RRS 3.0 SE - Sliver / Teal

Thats good Andy!

Still talking with them. Have asked if this is to be FOC.

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2012 RRS HSE SDV6, Sumatra Black and Ivory
Audi A5, 3.0 TDI, Gone
Audi TT, 3.2 V6, Gone
BMW 5 series tourer, Gone