Heavy grey smoke rough idle after overheating 206

Discussion in 'Peugeot 206' started by Ron, Nov 10, 2008.

  1. Ron

    Ron Guest

    Hi All ,

    My girlfriend has a 2001 206 diesel that overheated on her way to work
    this morning , she managed to get back home with it and I've just
    topped up the water and took it for a test drive . Under hard
    acceleration it's now putting out a lot of grey smoke (unburnt fuel ?)
    and it's very rough just off idle causing the whole car to shake , I
    checked the dipstick and the oil looks fine with no sludge or other
    contamination . Any ideas what might be the cause ?.

    T.I.A..
    Ron
     
    Ron, Nov 10, 2008
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  2. Ron

    GGJ Guest

    Blown head gasket? any oil in the coolant header tank.
    Any idea why it over heated in the first place.
    Check under the oil filler cap for sludge not the dipstick.

    GGJ
     
    GGJ, Nov 10, 2008
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  3. Ron

    Ron Guest

    Yes unfortunately you're right , garage just called to confirm it's
    the head gasket. No idea why it overheated initially but I'm not
    looking forward to getting the bill ! .

    Cheers,
    Ron
     
    Ron, Nov 11, 2008
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  4. Ron

    Ecky Thump Guest

    A head gasket is not really a major job.
     
    Ecky Thump, Nov 11, 2008
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  5. Ron

    GGJ Guest

    it may well be a simple job but you can't really tell until the head has
    been taken off/.
    Hopefully you will be lucky
    GGJ
     
    GGJ, Nov 11, 2008
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  6. Ron

    G.T Guest

    Hi,
    By itself, no...
    But it involves many things : head test (to check for cracks, for example),
    head skimming, head screws, new thermostat, radiator check, whole timing
    belt kit (incl. tensionners & new water pump).

    Regards,
     
    G.T, Nov 11, 2008
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  7. Ron

    Ron Guest

    Yep that's exactly what the guy at the garage said , gasket set ,
    timing belt kit , water pump , head skimmed and pressure tested ,
    fluids and filters and the labour . I'm sure it will all add up to a
    tidy penny , I'll let you know what it all costs.

    Cheers,
    Ron
     
    Ron, Nov 12, 2008
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  8. Ron

    Julian Guest

    99 times out of 100 it's through a lack of maintenance. I'll bet you the
    bonnet hadn't been lifted to check the water level in a month of Sundays.
    2001 Pug - just the ticket for a pin-hole in the rad to allow a minute
    coolant leak....

    Julian.
     
    Julian, Nov 12, 2008
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  9. Ron

    Julian Guest

    Depends when last changed - if only (say) 10K ago then just buy a new belt
    only.
    Check with a stright edge - don't bother skimming if it's not warped,
    consider taking a chance with the pressure test.
    It may focus your GF's mind on looking after the car a little better in
    future! I'd make her pay - that will do the trick!

    Julian.
     
    Julian, Nov 12, 2008
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  10. Ron

    G.T Guest

    Hi,
    Might be the case, but don't be rude ! I haven't lift the bonnet for the
    past 2 weeks... Which means 800 miles.

    Regards,
     
    G.T, Nov 12, 2008
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  11. Ron

    Julian Guest

    In the UK we have a saying -'' two wrongs don't make a right.'' I'm not sure
    if there is a French equivalent!

    Julian.
     
    Julian, Nov 12, 2008
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  12. Ron

    G.T Guest

    Hi,
    And that would make sense... But in France we use to say "women just check
    the fuel level... because there's a gauge on the dash".
    And if my grandpa was still alive, sure he'd agree.

    Regards,
     
    G.T, Nov 12, 2008
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