General Car Related Discussion. To discuss anything that is related to cars and automotive technology that doesnt naturally fit into another forum catagory.

stop smoke additive??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-10-2004, 10:09 PM
  #1  
M Brian
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Thread Starter
 
M Brian's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 3,936
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default stop smoke additive??

what the fook is it and how does it work?
Old 04-10-2004, 10:13 PM
  #2  
Karl
Norris Motorsport
 
Karl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 3,437
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

It's a thick oil emulsifier and works by effectively swelling orings to improve sealing (primarily valve stem seals) and thickens oil to prevent it being drawn through the valve guides or being burnt through worn piston rings. Not good at all and only to be used to get an engine through its LAST MOT!!!!!
Old 04-10-2004, 10:17 PM
  #3  
Ginge !
just finding my feet
 
Ginge !'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Im behind you
Posts: 41,052
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

karl at work we sell block repair, its 12 quod so im not gonna ask if it works, otherwise im sure you would be out of a job , what is it though and why do people sell it as its obviously shite
Old 04-10-2004, 10:18 PM
  #4  
Zetec Andy
10K+ Poster!!

 
Zetec Andy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Speed bump central
Posts: 13,421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

didnt for me, i downed it and i still smoke 20 a day
Old 04-10-2004, 10:19 PM
  #5  
RigPig
Advanced PassionFord User
 
RigPig's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: offshore Brasil
Posts: 2,193
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Mr.Manchester
didnt for me, i downed it and i still smoke 20 a day
Old 04-10-2004, 10:21 PM
  #6  
Karl
Norris Motorsport
 
Karl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 3,437
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Same thing Ginge. All these additives to stop leaks etc are based on being an emulsifier/expanding agent, so as to temporarily help a serious problem. It's only meant to prolong the life of the engine by minutes/days etc to get you home or through an MOT, but its of no real help as the real cause is a fucked engine.
Old 04-10-2004, 10:25 PM
  #7  
Ginge !
just finding my feet
 
Ginge !'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Im behind you
Posts: 41,052
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default



cheers karl, ill stop recomending it then ( just kidding, ive always took the piss out the idea when people reachn for it)

i had a guy with a erst that cracked his block and seen it and was like fooking hell, 2000 quid for a rebuild and all i need for a cracked block is this, i aint using that tuner again

i wish i was lying too

cheers again karl , good explanation,
Old 04-10-2004, 10:26 PM
  #8  
M Brian
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Thread Starter
 
M Brian's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 3,936
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

but its of no real help as the real cause is a fucked engine.
yep! thats why i've tried it!! its no doubt fooked everything internally, but its made it run pretty sweet at the moment!

I was just surprised that it actually worked and did something.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mark94
Ford Mondeo Including ST
5
10-10-2023 06:52 PM
Mark RS
Ford RS Turbo Parts for Sale
5
05-03-2021 06:08 PM
Steve Escos
Ford RS Turbo Parts for Sale
0
01-10-2015 06:57 AM
DAZZER
Ford Escort RS Turbo
5
30-09-2015 08:43 PM



Quick Reply: stop smoke additive??



All times are GMT. The time now is 02:50 PM.