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[tkstallions]

I have the similar problem,  On Thursday my car started running funny/running rough/juddering, then overheated majorily, (very little water in tank) , very smoky (it looked white, but it was dark), filled the oil up (didn't need filling alot it was in between min & max) & filled the water up(nearly empty), it was still smoky and overheating (on acceleratin the smoke disappeared more or less until we had to slow down at a junction or lights then speed up again then the smoke would kinda disappear again til we had to slow down), heater stopped working, managed to get it home, left it over night (it was very late) and looked at it yesterday and it is still smoky, greyey (idoling).pale bluey/tinge of blue (on acceleration), their is no oil in water, it doesn't look like water in oil (just seems thin) no "mayo" on dipstick but mayo in the filler pipe, & still running rough, your thoughts would be most appreciated

I have a T reg 1999 Omega 3L MV6 Auto

[tkstallions]

I have just done the paperclip test without the engine running & with it running and it has only come up with 1 fault code :

Fault code 13 = O2 Sensor 1 Open Circiut

what ever that means :question.  Does this make sense to anyone along with the other problems i am having :question

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Sounds like water in the cylinders, and water in the oil ie: you've a gasket gone. Treat with extreme care, as you dont want to foul the engine up any more. They're study engines, and after an experienced mechanic's been over it (if it is a gasket, I may be wrong, of course) done the gasket and replaced the oil you should be ok, with no lasting damage- Fingers crossed. Keep us posted with your progress! DBG

[Kneepad]

Omegas will emit smoke with this cold damp weather until properly warmed up.
See if you can find any leaks that may cause the overheating. The heater won't work if the coolant level is too low.
You need to try and ascertain if you have water in the cylinders. One method recommended here is to remove the spark plugs and insert a piece of frayed rope end into the plugholes if it's wet when it comes out   
Let us know

[Elite Pete]

I'm going away to Bulgaria until next weekend but if you still need help by the time I get back give me a shout and i'll come and have a look, i'm only down the road

[Kneepad]

I'm going away to Bulgaria until next weekend but if you still need help by the time I get back give me a shout and i'll come and have a look, i'm only down the road

tkstallions, you are one lucky guy. 

Nobody lives down the road from me.   

[Welung666]

I'm going away to Bulgaria until next weekend but if you still need help by the time I get back give me a shout and i'll come and have a look, i'm only down the road

tkstallions, you are one lucky guy. 

Nobody lives down the road from me.  

You don't have any roads near you that's why Knee

[Kneepad]

It's a bu66er when trying to overtake those horse carts. 

[tkstallions]

I'm going away to Bulgaria until next weekend but if you still need help by the time I get back give me a shout and i'll come and have a look, i'm only down the road

Thank you, I will keep that in mind, I am disabled and it's my only vehicle to get around in so I need to try & get it done ASAP and I need to get it done for next week coz my kids go back to school , but if i still haven't managed to sort it out, I will give you a shout. Thank you [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

[Elite Pete]

I'm going away to Bulgaria until next weekend but if you still need help by the time I get back give me a shout and i'll come and have a look, i'm only down the road

Thank you, I will keep that in mind, I am disabled and it's my only vehicle to get around in so I need to try & get it done ASAP and I need to get it done for next week coz my kids go back to school , but if i still haven't managed to sort it out, I will give you a shout. Thank you [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

Anytime