clouds of smoke and clunking noise from turbo
26 February 2010, 12:42 PM
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clouds of smoke and clunking noise from turbo
help guys i hav just bought a my93 wrx import she was missfireing a little bit when i got her so i changed spark plugs and coils and found that 3 spark plugs had the ends broke of now since she was running fine but today i wen out there started her up and noticed she was smoking a lil more then usual on idle so i touched the throttle a lil and noticed clouds of smoke and a clunking noise coming frm wot i believe to be the turbo the noise is iregular also i have checked for milky substance round oil filler and dipstick the car was bought sold as seen and i cannot get hold of the guy i got it from (convienient)
26 February 2010, 12:48 PM
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I've got a td04 turbo for sale if you want it good nick
26 February 2010, 12:55 PM
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sounds like ur turbo is rogered. was there any "mayo" in the oil cap?
26 February 2010, 12:58 PM
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sounds like ur turbo is rogered. was there any "mayo" in the oil cap?
no mayo in oil cap no oil in water not overheating
26 February 2010, 12:59 PM
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suspected turbo mate. shouldnt cost you a fortune and pretty simple to do your self if your capable.
26 February 2010, 01:17 PM
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suspected turbo mate. shouldnt cost you a fortune and pretty simple to do your self if your capable.
white m8
26 February 2010, 01:19 PM
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So its not oil then which is good. Sounds like the turbo mate.
26 February 2010, 01:21 PM
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Is the smoke from cold start? What about when it gets to normal operating temps?
26 February 2010, 01:24 PM
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26 February 2010, 01:38 PM
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its at all temps i think its turbo the one on there is td05 so need to source another any help greatly apriciated
26 February 2010, 01:51 PM
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Should be quite a few on the For Sale section matey , might be worth an email to Andy Forrest, see if he will take it and refurb or part ex?
26 February 2010, 02:23 PM
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Just out of curiosity. Why would a failing turbo cause white smoke?
26 February 2010, 10:14 PM
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26 February 2010, 10:26 PM
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sounds like engines been running too lean so burnt ends off plugs, my guess is might need more than a turbo, hope u've got deep pockets.
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clouds of smoke and clunking noise from turbo
