Ford Transit Forum

by **fred c dobbs** » Fri May 26, 2006 9:43 pm

My 1993, 97000 mls 190d has always been a bit whispy but recentely although newly mot'd, I have embarrasing bouts of black smoke. Between upshifts and flooring the throttle it puffs out small clouds of black reek. Otherwise it starts and pulls well. Regularly serviced and topped up with derv additives. Any help appreciated.

by **AndyG** » Fri May 26, 2006 9:45 pm

What does the air filter look like :?:

is it dirty :?:

by **fred c dobbs** » Fri May 26, 2006 10:15 pm

Pristine as it has just been replaced. For the smoke test at the new computerised mot I reduced the throttle travel and spiked the derv with additive.

by **sportscott** » Fri May 26, 2006 10:38 pm

Have you checked the EGR.,exhaust gas recirculater, if it is defect will also cause black smoke when shifting.

by **fred c dobbs** » Fri May 26, 2006 10:59 pm

EGR, please advise on this device. Where is it and what's it look like and how is it adjusted.

by **sportscott** » Fri May 26, 2006 11:31 pm

http://www.misterfixit.com/egrvalve.htm

by **sportscott** » Fri May 26, 2006 11:36 pm

http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/egrvalve.htm

by **sportscott** » Fri May 26, 2006 11:47 pm

http://www.ureader.co.uk/message/1801760.aspx

by **fred c dobbs** » Sat May 27, 2006 8:18 pm

Thanks. I'll give it a try

by **fred c dobbs** » Tue May 30, 2006 9:17 pm

Disconnected EGR and definite drop in smoke under load. Just need to try the acetone shot followed by a couple of jars of veg oil.

by **Smooth Hound** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 4:31 pm

Sounds like a good recipe.
Mike

Ford Transit Forum

NOW BOOKED FOR 2026 Transitmania 17 @ Santa Pod 17th to 19th July 2026 ALL DETAILS HERE

Black Smoke

Black Smoke

Black smoke.

Smoke em!!!

'more smoke

more reading.

black smoke

Who is online