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Old 13-09-2009, 06:41 PM
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my turbo started smoking few weeks ago noticed oil in boost pipes but it took the headgasket with it is this normal ? its a stage 2 turbo well was lol
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i wouldnt imagine the head gasket would be caused by turbo seal failure tbh, more likely overheating or something
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so your still around then martin, lol

still having a few probs?
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i wouldnt imagine the head gasket would be caused by turbo seal failure tbh, more likely overheating or something
how much damage will the dodgey oil do to the engine ? tho
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so your still around then martin, lol

still having a few probs?
yes mate just been busy always havin problems but i love it
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