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    So here we go again ...... please check the vid out peeps and im eager to understand peoples feedback....to me it doesnt sound/look right. The smoke is becoming regular now its getting colder in the mornings and the rattling noise from the engine is getting louder

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU-X...e_gdata_player

    Am I being paranoid or is my DS about to stress me out again!!
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    What did the dealer mechs think?

    You had the timing chain and tensioner changed a while back didn't you?

    I Remember this was the only DS3 155 I'd seen with these type problems that affected earlier THPs
    Last edited by Chris_Blue; 13-09-2013, 21:12.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by DS3WPR View Post
      So here we go again ...... please check the vid out peeps and im eager to understand peoples feedback....to me it doesnt sound/look right. The smoke is becoming regular now its getting colder in the mornings and the rattling noise from the engine is getting louder

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU-X...e_gdata_player

      Am I being paranoid or is my DS about to stress me out again!!
      My old 150 used to sound like that and the smoke could just be condensation burn off because the mornings are getting colder
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      • #4
        Not been to dealer mechs with the issue yet .... thought I would check with the club first. Yeah I had my timing chain replaced a few months back. It could be condensation but seems more like smoke ??? And the engine sound proper rough and clanky .... once im in the car and drive it ....its smooth as anything tho.

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        • #5
          Still take it in- sounds a bit ropey to me, but my 150 sounded similar and never had anything major or minor go wrong. And I have mistaken condensation for smoke before and you cant tell by the vid
          Smoke lingers much longer
          Probably ask you all the questions I asked last time LOL
          Checked oil? Type of fuel, (stick BP Ultimate in it) oil over engine anywhere?

          Park it outside dealers the day before, and start it up with the mech standing there?

          edit- look at thread title "Rough idle when cold"
          Seems similar situation and resulted in thermostat and water pump but not read it all
          Last edited by Chris_Blue; 13-09-2013, 21:59.
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          • #6
            Thanks Chris....will do some basic checks tomorrow and see if I find anything. I want to enjoy my car and not have to keep worrying about it ..... I might just be a bit paranoid ?

            Will update tomoz once ive checked oil levels, oil on engine...etc



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            • #7
              Check water level too
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              • #8
                Good luck, hopefully nothing to worry about
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                • #9
                  White smoke normally on a cold day from start up would normally point towards condensation in the engine/exhaust system and is nothing to worry about. If the smoke persists then it could hint towards something more serious such as a failing head gasket.
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Bigfeet View Post
                    White smoke normally on a cold day from start up would normally point towards condensation in the engine/exhaust system and is nothing to worry about. If the smoke persists then it could hint towards something more serious such as a failing head gasket.
                    And the rattle is the normal thp sound
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                    • #11
                      Aha.... Glad to hear the rattle is normal. Ive checked all fluids just now and all OK. Will just keep an eye on her as I always do :-)



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                      • #12
                        looks like steam/condensation to me.

                        If it was smoke then you would be using oil - how often are you having to top it up?

                        My THP has started to rattle a bit on start up now that the cold mornings are back again - dealer changed the vacuum pump a couple of years ago but it still does it
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                        • #13
                          Check oil regularly and never had to yet so must be condensation like you say.

                          The rattly engine is a bit disappointing but once ya inside and driving its quiet as a mouse

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                          • #14
                            Just on the rough idling, when was the last time the engine oil was changed? maybe the oil is broken down and when cold it is not lubricating correctly?

                            If you really want to smoothen the idling and quieten the engine then try some Extralube ZX1, put some in mine last week. I've used this stuff on loads of cars, Petrol and Diesel, its not an oil additive but a Metal Treatment. it coats all metal surfaces to reduce friction, I have never known anything like this, its not PTFE etc. if you watch the video it shows the friction protection against standard oil. it definitely protects a cold engine much better than standard oils.

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                            • #15
                              No idea toxic? Would they change the oil at the first 1yr service? If not then it hasnt been changed yet.

                              That stuff sounds and looks interesting. Would want to do more research on it before it goes in my car though ;-)

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