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Overfuelling SEAT Cordoba with black smoke
I have a 1999 SEAT Cordoba TDI. All of a sudden it started overfuelling, with black smoke.
Asked on 15 January 2012 by cabby123
Answered by
Honest John
Might be running on its sump oil because the turbo bearing oil seals have failed.
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