Originally Posted by
rsmark86
"brand new" -31 actuator would be my first try, it could be the hoses but to be honest that problem sounds like a weak actuator
are you running a uprated breather kit? vented to atmosphere? if so this could be your smell, running it away from the kabin with a small breather filter on the pipe helps
BUT as you say that its had a recon turbo, did it smoke on boost before as it could have oil in the system still thats still burning off, or could be leaking oil on the turbo or exhaust which needs sorting
keep us updated
I borrowed a boost gauge off me mate today and it boost at 0.7 then dies off to 0.5 , 0.4 i had a look at the actuator took the clip off and it does seem a bit week i can push it in quite easy. So thats what ill get next. everything is standard on the car at the moment so still not sure what the smell is theres no leaks on turbo or exhaust the back box is blowing slightly maybe the fumes are coming in from the boot or if the rings are worn would that cause the smell ? i dont see no smoke on boost but ill get someone to follow me and see thanks for your help ill order an actuator next.