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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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Blue smoke after WOT

I am getting large puffs of Blue Smoke following WOT in 2nd/3rd gear. If I am on the gas all the way in 2nd gear for any length of time (more than 2 or 3 seconds), or 3rd gear the same, then let off abruptly, I get large puffs of blue smoke.

Seal gone on the turbo? Need a new turbo or just a new seal?

I'm really starting to think this engine is bitched and might just replace it. If I go that route, where should I buy from, any endorsements? This is last resort, so I would like to work the issues out on this engine first. I don't think anything is seriously wrong with the engine itself, just some issues to work out with stuff like this, vacuum lines, fuel lines, etc.

Anyway, any other possibilities I should check out besides the Turbo seals?
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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Anyway, any other possibilities I should check out besides the Turbo seals?
I could also be the oil seals in the engine.
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Sideways7
I could also be the oil seals in the engine.
If that is the case what all needs to be replaced?
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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dude i thought your car couldn't start?
lol, jeez you have lots of problems judging by all the threads you are starting.
you should have merged all your problems into one thread so we can see the whole picture

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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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If that is the case what all needs to be replaced?
I think replacing the oil seals pretty much means a rebuild.
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by coldfire
dude i thought your car couldn't start?
lol, jeez you have lots of problems judging by all the threads you are starting.
you should have merged all your problems into one thread so we can see the whole picture

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Car doesn't start, but that issue didn't arise until 2:30am yesterday. Blue smoke has been on-going.

I just bought the car on Sunday.

It looks like I'm going to have to rebuild.
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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How many miles on it? If engine is old, Smoke is normal,
Ive got a '89 GTU, Im rebuilding the engine. Id run your car till it dies, then rebuild it.
This is my 1st Rebuild so I cant give u any tips yet.
Rebuilding is a pain.
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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Lot of miles on the body (211,000 kilometres). I was told by the previous owner (a very good friend of mine) that the engine was rebuilt approximately 50,000 kilometres ago.
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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Im not familliar with turbos but, It might be something to do with your turbo.
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