R50 V10 smoking

Crispy3 · Jan 1, 2020

Well, I knew it had to happen sooner or later, just got back home from a short drive to the beach and back and my wife noticed a small puff of smoke coming out from under bonnet (RHD car). From the passenger side (left side looking out the front window). I kept it running and lifted the bonnet and I saw occasional puffs of smoke from the back side of the engine near the bulkhead. I suspect a valve cover leak. Everything is running beautifully at the same time.

I'm sure others have had this. Any immediate tips from anyone on this?

Regards

Pete

2009 R50
2007 R32
2011 Golf 2.0 TDi

04V10 · Jan 2, 2020

Valve Cover, or possibly fuel pump gasket leaking.

Crispy3 · Jan 2, 2020

04V10 said:
Valve Cover, or possibly fuel pump gasket leaking.

Ok, thanks for that, will investigate further these items. [emoji108]
Regards Pete

2009 R50
2007 R32
2011 Golf 2.0 TDi

lgibson · Jan 3, 2020

Fuel pump dripping on turbo? Feel under pump if you’ve got skinny arms.

Steve_L · Jan 23, 2020

Hi Pete,

What did

have to say?

Crispy3 · Jan 23, 2020

Ha ha, Phil says tandem pump is source of a small diesel drip and hence the smoke. Await approval from warranty company to get repairs done, as well as thermostat at same time (it's stick open).

Gotta get it sorted, towing the caravan to Shark Bay in July and don't want to be let down by this R50.

Pete

R50 V10 smoking

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