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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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iv noticed on my dads cossie that when he boots it and then takes his foot off the acelerator he gets a small puff of blue smoke anyone got any ideas

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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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cosworth do do this a bit but if it gets bad it will be the turdo on its way out . has the car done a lot of miles and when did it last have some new oil in it
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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as above dont bother about it unless its bad,, almost every car will puff out on full chat
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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its just the car giving a little sigh of relief lol

wouldnt worry too much
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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Does it do it more when the car slows and the revs come down to idle? If so, this would indicate a worn thrust seal in the turbo, otherwise it is a bit of blow-by the rings, which depending on the mileage is pretty normal.
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