Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2004 TDCi 130 - Vapour/Haze

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Wed 12 Mar 2008 18:31
2004 TDCi 130 - Vapour/Haze - Steamer?
have a 54 Plate TDCi 130 Mondeo. It is "venting" a white haze or vapour through the front grille. It does not appear to be losing coolant, cooling system pressure tested OK and Ford could not find the source of the vapour query "header tank fault" after changing the header tank cap which appeaerd to improve system pressure. There is a leak on the oil pressure switch (needs changing at next service). It is not possible to see the source of the leak, but it is front of engine rising vertically just left of the centre of the engine. No real smell to the vapour. It is not constant and is most noticeable in the cold after motorway run. Car has done 52k miles. Underside of engine shows limited amount of oil/liquid staining no drips!

Any clues and should I worry (especially as Ford can't see a problem?).
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Wed 12 Mar 2008 18:33
2004 TDCi 130 - Vapour/Haze - Pugugly
I've read a post on here somewhere in the past.......leave it with me a while....!
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Wed 12 Mar 2008 18:42
2004 TDCi 130 - Vapour/Haze - Peter D
View the problem with a good touch (torch ???) in the dark, often helps. Regards Peter

Edited by Pugugly on 12/03/2008 at 18:50

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