Smokin like a choochoo
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0.5 BAR
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 146
Smokin like a choochoo
Ok,
I was driving home from work and all was good.
Until i started boosting and when i came to a stop i was passed by a cloud of smoke that would make an old Diesel truck jealous.i mean BAD
It kept smoking all the way home,and even smoked when idleing.
I switched the motor off,started it again and the smoke was gone.Now when i drive without boosting it doesn't smoke at all.
Could this have anything to do with the PCV system or is it a sign of seals kicking the bucket?
I was driving home from work and all was good.
Until i started boosting and when i came to a stop i was passed by a cloud of smoke that would make an old Diesel truck jealous.i mean BAD
It kept smoking all the way home,and even smoked when idleing.
I switched the motor off,started it again and the smoke was gone.Now when i drive without boosting it doesn't smoke at all.
Could this have anything to do with the PCV system or is it a sign of seals kicking the bucket?
Thread Starter
0.5 BAR
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 146
Re:Smokin like a choochoo
ya...but wouldn't it smoke all the time then?
Or does pressure leak from the turbine side to the exhaust side when boosting with bad seals in there?
i'll just check my plugs...if i'm burning up oil i bet it'll show on the plugs,if the turbo leaks then the plugs will be clean....good one?
Or does pressure leak from the turbine side to the exhaust side when boosting with bad seals in there?
i'll just check my plugs...if i'm burning up oil i bet it'll show on the plugs,if the turbo leaks then the plugs will be clean....good one?
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0.5 BAR
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 146
Re:Smokin like a choochoo
The oil pressure doesn't get more than what the spring in the oilpump is set on.
But when i'm idleing and the oil's at operating temperature,the oil pressure is low.On any car.
Yet it still smoked on idle after some boosting.
What strikes me is that when i take the car for a calm 30 minute drive later on,it doesn't smoke at all.
freakin typos all day...i guess it just ain't my day.
But when i'm idleing and the oil's at operating temperature,the oil pressure is low.On any car.
Yet it still smoked on idle after some boosting.
What strikes me is that when i take the car for a calm 30 minute drive later on,it doesn't smoke at all.
freakin typos all day...i guess it just ain't my day.
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Joined: Dec 2002
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Re:Smokin like a choochoo
At idle the oil pressure is around 20 psi when in load it get's up too 70psi or more...
And when your done boosting and leaked oil...there is still a substancial amount of oil in your downpipe and exhaust..that's why it's still smoking...
And when your done boosting and leaked oil...there is still a substancial amount of oil in your downpipe and exhaust..that's why it's still smoking...
