Smoking MX5…..

[Wilmslow]

There is a MX5 up for sale, absolute minter, G reg, immaculate interior with lovely leather seats.

With a sting in the tail.

When starts up, plumes of smoke. After a few minutes, smoke goes and works absolutely perfectly well.

My understanding is that this can only be a sticking valve seal, which should be a very straightforward fix.

But, there is a nagging doubt.

Being a minter this is worth over £2K and hard to find in such good body condition.

Mine for a grand.

Am I boomed, or uber doomed getting this?

Fun for the summer, NOT my main drive!

 

[Bagpuss]

Most people would avoid. Good luck with your new purchase!

 

[cailin maith]

what colour is it?

 

[wobbegong]

what colour is it?

 

[milanbenes]

Wilmslooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow,


'When starts up, plumes of smoke. After a few minutes, smoke goes and works absolutely perfectly well.

My understanding is that this can only be a sticking valve seal, which should be a very straightforward fix.
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your understanding or this is what someone told you ?


Might it also be warn rings ? which expand once the engine is warm and therefore don't let anymore oil into the chamber hence the smoke disappearing ala common condition with Gardners

Milan.

 

[Bagpuss]

mmm Plan B ...To be a car dealer selling to females

This weeks cars
Sporty number in black (christened Billy)
Jimmy the Mini in Red
adorable Fred the Audi TT in silver

 

[Wilmslow]

what colour is it?

Silver.

This is a G reg, so, it was before Silver was common!

 

[cailin maith]

Silver.

This is a G reg, so, it was before Silver was common!

Buy it!

 

[Bagpuss]

Silver is to 00s as Red was to the 80s. Why do people buy silver cars when every other car is silver?

 

[milanbenes]

and caitlin's yours


Milan.