Why Does My Ford Focus 2Litre Zetec Smoke Blue Smoke Terribly For The 1st Five Minutes?

Question

When Cold, But When Warm It Is Fine.

The Smoke Also Smells Oily

Went To Local Ford Dealer And They Said,
"Never Done Valve Stem Oil Seals On A Ford Focus Before"

I have now had the valve stem oil seals done, anyone have any other ideas as to what it could be? I ask because it is still the same as it was, as in it is still smoking

Answer 1

Valve seals are gone mate, although they are easy to sort.. If you a mechanically minded and don't mind taking the job on go for it..Did the garage you brought the car too mean that they never heard of the seals going before or they never replaced them before ..As most ford engines are the same with the exception of some small changes i don't see why they couldn't do them for you if that's what you want to do,Remember if you do get them sorted change the timing belt also grind the valves in (re seat them) get the head skimmed basically clean up the head change the gaskets , it might be advisable to also do the water pump as fords do have a problem with those and you do have to take the timing belt off for this job .. It seems like a lot to do just because of the valve seals but at the end of the day it will breath new life into the engine..I have a MK11 Cortina E and i know the engines are totally different to that in the focus but still i have done this a couple of years ago and my car still runs great..Its up to you good luck..Hope this helps Best Regards Steve

Answer 2

If it's white smoke, then it's normal (not to excess though). Water condenses in the exhaust over night, and when you start the car and the exhaust heats up the water turns to steam. It clears after a few miles, and is more noticeable on cold days. If it's excessive it could indicate that the head gasket is letting water into the engine. As the engine heats up, the gap in the head gasket closes, and the water ingress stops, and so does the smoking. If this is the case the water in the header tank will gradually go down, so check to see whether you're losing water. If not, then it's not likely to be a serious head gasket issue. I'm assuming that it's white smoke, if it's grey or black it would either indicate overfuelling, or a problem with the valve stem seals, or piston rings. If it's not a high mileage example it's unlikely to be the issue on a Focus.

Answer 3

Valve stem oil seals are badly worn and need replacing, Oil is getting in to the cylinders.

Answer 4

Usually bluish white smoke indicate buring engine oil. Sound like valve stem seal in the valves, are you adding oil to this engine also if so you definately buring oil. Odd case unless you have a very high miledge motor.

tried to use thicker engine oil may help some

Answer 5

If your dealer has never done it before, your car would be a prime canidate to start with. While it is torn down, it would be an excellant time to do other repairs too. Have a whole valve job done on the head. Good luck.

Answer 6

valve seals what is happing is the oil is blown by the seals due to the commpression the job can be done with the head on or off the motor if the right tools are used

Answer 7

as they said... your valve stem seals are shot and need to be replaced... when your car sits the oil will drain through the valve stems if the seals are bad on them- when you go to start it up it will burn off the oil accumulated in the combustion chamber... when its warm the clearances tighten up and it doesnt leak.

Answer 8

It is your oil valves on the rods. i had a sierra that did it, apart from that no problems had done nearly 200 000 just ignored it in the end it wasn't getting noticeably worse.

Answer 9

Hi

It could be worn valve guides. Sounds about right.

Regards

Geordie

Answer 10

It's because You have the annoying and time consuming habit of using a capital letter at the start of each word.