White smoke and mods

[Broda]

I didn't just say the HG... Wasted words :sigh:

Atleast your narrowing it down in your own way

[Dangerousfish]

Whilst I agree with what you're saying gents and I appreciate you've mentioned it multiple times..

Some people want to fix issues themselves for a better understanding or may lack the funds needed to get a third party to investigate on their behalf.

[ds3juice]

Whilst I agree with what you're saying gents and I appreciate you've mentioned it multiple times..

Some people want to fix issues themselves for a better understanding or may lack the funds needed to get a third party to investigate on their behalf.

I have been into tuning engines since I was young and I really love to understand exactly what's going on in every possible aspect
I would hate if someone would fix my car and I don't know what was exactly and technically the problem. That's why I always cooperate with the mechanic

I have to stop the tests until the 2nd of may (super busy). Then on the 2nd we will disassemble again all and inspect the drain pipe.

I will keep you all uodated
Maybe this will help other ds3 users in the future

As usual any experience or advice would be really appreciated

[Jamie@SPTuning]

Please refit the rear PCV pipe, the cam cover needs vacuum from the inlet manifold to open the flaps inside. Just removing the rear cap from the cam cover won't allow to vent.
We tested PCV blanking a few years ago now. Caused excessive smoke and pushing oil out of the turbo. Now we run rear PCV via a catch can which works brilliantly.

[Broda]

Don't ever cap it put on a breather, or a catch can

[ds3juice]

Please refit the rear PCV pipe, the cam cover needs vacuum from the inlet manifold to open the flaps inside. Just removing the rear cap from the cam cover won't allow to vent.
We tested PCV blanking a few years ago now. Caused excessive smoke and pushing oil out of the turbo. Now we run rear PCV via a catch can which works brilliantly.

Hi Jamie, when you talk about the rear one you refer to the one going from the valve cover to the intake manifold right?

In that case you suggest to not cap the valve cover but to open it and use a catch can. But what is the difference between opening the cap and leaving it open and connecting also a catch can? How can it create vacuum? Basically a catch can is open and it have some flaps inside.
Or you mean to connect the manifold part AND the cam cover one to a catch can?

Thanks!

[Broda]

Put a breather on the crankcase side of the system & cap the other end you will be fine

[Jamie@SPTuning]

Put a breather on the crankcase side of the system & cap the other end you will be fine

You still build excessive crankcase pressure doing this.

[Broda]

With a crankcase breather there's no problems, it allows for ventilation upon pressure build up, I have never had any issues apart from you can get bad smells in the cabin

[Dangerousfish]

That's more like it

The spirit of the forum has always been to offer advice with gentle ribbing where possible. Happy to see you guys upholding traditions, thank you x

[Broda]

That's more like it

The spirit of the forum has always been to offer advice with gentle ribbing where possible. Happy to see you guys upholding traditions, thank you x

It's what we love doing too x

[ds3juice]

You still build excessive crankcase pressure doing this.

Now I am a tad confused about what should I do?

Should. I connect a breather to both the sides or not?

[Superfly Guy]

A photographic images complete with red and blue superimposed arrows would go down a treat right about now.

[ds3juice]

A photographic images complete with red and blue superimposed arrows would go down a treat right about now.

I am totally agree!

Who is willing to do it? :rolleyes:

[ds3juice]

You still build excessive crankcase pressure doing this.

I have an idea. What if I remove the valve from inside the valve cover? The one way pcv valve? This way I will have 2 totally free exits that I can connect to a breathing tank.