DavidAshton Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Ive tried nicotine patches but that didnt help,All joking aside I think the bitch is on here last legs in some department but dont know where to start. Done a bit of research and im hoping its just the turbo thats shat itself. But it doesnt smoke when i think it should if it were the turbo. It smokes when say ive been out for 10 - 15 mins ive then turned the car off for 5 mins while ive nipped into the shop or what ever then gone back out in the car then it smokes, its mainly when traveling at slow speeds/in traffic and only does it for a minuite or so. Its a blueish smoke and stinks like burning oil. On boost its fine, coming off boost its fine. It just in the above situation. Also ive noted she is burning more oil than usual according to the dipstick.Recently she had all oil, filter and plugs changed. The only other thing ive changed is ive added a fmic and been able to up the boost a bit.I did notice though that my intercooler pipes just from the outlet of the turbo had a nice layer of oil on the old tmic, and i know it still putting oil into the intercooler pipes because that how i found a leak i had.Does this sound like a fubared turbo or something else? If it is the turbo how long can i expect it to last?Any help apriciated.David. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Valve stem seals? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAshton Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Valve stem seals?Means shit to me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza_cl Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 i would put my bets on valve stem seals (little rubber washer things around the valve seats) or a head gasket.does it smoke on idle? leave it to idle for 2-3minutes then give it a good rev if it puts smoke out the exhaust it might be the valve stem seals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 If there is oil in the intercooler pipes it is most likely the turbo, is there any coming out of the breather on the rocker cover? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starlybruiser Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 My car never blue smoked on boost or coming off boost but i found it would puff a bit and smell starting and stopping in traffic, i changed the tubby to a hybrid and found there to be a good bit of oil in the intercooler pipes. Now the new tubby is in there it doesnt blue smoke anymore, still smells a bit, but its more like a fuel smell now, but i think all cars running decats smell a bit more anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAshton Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 @Glanza_cl did exactly what you said, out warmed her up idle the revs no smoke at all.@WallaceGlanza my breather is plumbed into my efi pipe which also has a nice layer of oil in it now.@starlybruiser this is EXACTLY what mine is doing, im always in traffic when it happens so can never get the car to a place i can check it properly. Also since i de catted mine it stinks of fuel. In conclusion it sound like the turbo yeah? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Sounds like the turbo, you could do a compression test to rule out the piston rings or piston damage for peace of mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starlybruiser Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Yeah i would go for the tubby mate as it sounds like you are having the same sorta things i was having before i changed to a hybrid, hope this helps bud, starlybrusier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAshton Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Thanks for all the help, i must contribute some money to this website when i have a job again, saves me fucking about all the time. Quick one starlybruiser, how long did you run it for whilst it smoked? I have enough money saved to td04 it now but dont have a job atm so daren't spend all that money till ive got a job secured. Need it to last till im employed. Thanks Again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starlybruiser Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Mine was smoking for a good 3-4 months but then last week it really did start to puff LMAO every time i was stuck in traffic on the way home from work lol and it would gas every fuker in the traffic jam lol.I wouldnt worry about it until it really starts to pour out, it should last a while just take it easy lol stay off that right foot! lolCheers buddy, starlybrusier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul w Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 They will run for ages like that but you will probably get pulled told to fix it. get a 2nd hand ct9 for£50 and fit that till you fit the td04. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starlybruiser Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 They will run for ages like that but you will probably get pulled told to fix it. get a 2nd hand ct9 for£50 and fit that till you fit the td04. Sounds like a good plan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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