[Vwdiesel] 81 jetta smoking woes

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/28/2003 5:43:31 AM Pacific Standard Time, bpavao at ti.com
writes:

> Timing set @.88mm.

  Is this the correct timing?  This is for up to about 80 pumps excluding 107
A
pumps.  81 and later used different timing as did TD's.  If you swapped pumps
then you need to time that pump to it's original specs rather than your car's.

Compression was checked and I
>  cant remember if 485 or 385 psi but I do recall checking and verifying good
>  within 5%.

  If it was 485 then I'd say timing or injectors.  If it's 385 then add low
compression as a likely cause as well.

The instance when I can create the most smoke is when the car
>  idles for a few minutes and then you depress the accelerator quickly to the
>  floor.  The car along with others parked adjacent completely disappears in
a
>  lingering huge cloud of blue smoke.  Any Ideas?

  Any of the above or worn rings, leaking valve stem seals or worn guides.
If it's a td and had the wrong oil or poor oil maintenance then you can add
the turbo to the list of possibilities.
     Loren