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Ba started to blow thick white smoke especially at idle, when taking off easy at lights and downshifting to take corners. Cruising or under h abt acceleration it doesn’t seem as bad. Anyways, had it checked out and it is not turbo seals or valve stem seals but a suspected ring issue in #6 due to excessive oily plug. funny thing is it is not burning excessive oil (not showing on dip stick) and still gets up and boogies with no dramas at all with great oil pressure readings etc. anyone else been down this lonely garden path?
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Hi everyone, I have a 2010 XR6T 50th Anniversary 6sp manual which is the love of my life. It has 137,500 km on the clock and I have been having some problems with him. Lately he has been idling very roughly which a number of people have informed me is the thrust bearing, but even worse is the check engine light issue I have been having. No. 5 cylinder is the culprit for which I have had a coil pack replaced, new spark plug and a new injector. Compression tests today revealed a psi of 85 and my mechanic is going to do a wet test on Monday. He has told me to avoid driving it, which is difficult as I have 3 kids and work weekends. If the test comes back with normal pressure, which I believe indicates ring problems, what are my options for repair/replacement of same? If the test comes back with low pressure, which I believe indicates valve problems, what are my options there? In either case, are there after-market parts available and, if so, where would be the best place to get them as I am not flush with money but want the best value. Do you guys think it's worth working on or should I cut my losses and trade in for the best price and get a car with no personality and one I won't be at risk of getting attached to? Should I be worried about the thrust bearing? My clutch is not affected, but he idles like a tank and sounds awful. I really appreciate any advice as I have spent pretty much most of the afternoon stressing about what I am going to do for transport. Thanking you in anticipation of your help, Leonie.
