Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 21:30:15 -0000 From: "Matthew Crump" <mailboxnopsamhewcrump.freeserve.co.uk> Subject: Re: Very excessive amount of exhaust emissions
Thanks John, The whole coolant system has been tested by a main dealer and they found no leaks. I lose no coolant from the coolant reservoir either. Matthew. "John Sheehan" <Luptonnopsam.com> wrote in message news:rgd19so3pb3ce3vtj072frus807a5t2tnknopsamcom... > I > I had the same problem . I lost coolant due to a bad Radiator core > which I replaced . Coolant system tested ok to 22#. Do a compression > check on your cylinders as my head gasket was the culprut. > I On Thu, 27 Jan 2000 20:52:15 -0000, "Matthew Crump" > <mailboxnopsamhewcrump.freeserve.co.uk> wrote: > > >Hello, > > > >I am in the UK and own a manual 1993 900SE 16v (last of classic shape) with > >127,000 miles on the clock. > > > >The car produces a very excessive amount of exhaust emissions from cold, > >particularly in this cold winter weather. > > > >I know that some should be expected from cold but I get large clouds of it > >extending back the length of the car and beyond. I can still see them in the > >rear view mirror until I've travelled a good few miles and the car has > >warmed up. > > > >I originally identified a problem with loss of coolant but this has been > >rectified with a replacement radiator and the car tested and confirmed that > >there is now now leak in the coolant system. > > > >I have my M.O.T. test due in a short time and fear that the car will fail > >the emissions test due to this problem, even it it passes the test I would > >still like it resolved as it is, quite frankly, a bit embarassing. > > > >Has anyone else had a similar experience of know of the cause of this > >problem ?. > > > >Many thanks, > >Matthew. > > > > >