mnguy

i have an 88 tii.
problem started out as my o-rings in the LIM were destroyed so i was leaking coolant really bad.
i replaced them and while it was out
i removed my emissions rats nest etc.
i installed block off plates
and i just changed the oil

i wanna test to see if the car runs fine and everything
so i reassemble everything except the downpipe and exhaust

the car starts up and smokes white smoke
i was thinking that there was probably just some left over coolant in the system
so i remove the bottom spark plugs and crank it without the egi fuses for a bit
thinkin it might push out anything coolant and such inside the motor
i start it up again
same problem it continues to smoke
and i cant rev the motor
when i gas it the motor bogs like crazy and i cant get passed 1500rpms

i then shut the car off and i look to the front and theres smoke coming from my engine passenger side
around the turbo
and theres oil on the ground

i think the oil is leaking from the hardline that connects to the turbo
im gonna replace the gasket and re-tighten it
but would the oil leak be the cause of the smoke?
and why cant i rev my car passed 1500
and why is it bogging so bad
is it because the O2 sensor is on the downpipe and not installed

turboIIrotary

iTrader: (9)

did you retap the boost sensor?

ericgrau

iTrader: (1)

O2 sensor improves fuel economy and emissions a little. It is not essential.