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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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i recently had a problem with my car smoking badly when i pulled up to junctions etc i was advised it was the turbo so i bought one from rob at scc a recon unit straight from garrett the new turbo was then fitted and the smoke is still there im not sure what it can be ive had the car out everyday for about a month now since it was fixed and its just the same it has a full ss exhaust a decat pipe gen 2 k&n kit and a bailey dump valve any help would be top notch cheers
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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most imp , what colour is ur smoke???

generally if its grey nothing to worry about it be slightly over fueling

blue ish idicates turbo issues

white would be lookin at head,
which is it?? loosing any water or oil??
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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defo blue and it only does it when the car is really warm i dont think its the turbo cos its new
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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defo blue and it only does it when the car is really warm i dont think its the turbo cos its new
Blue normally means oil burn which can be alot of things. it wont be the turbo as that would produce white smoke.
sounds like the valve stems. best to get an expert eye on the car someone who knows about these cars.
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