vex

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?

Sideways7

iTrader: (7)

I could also be the oil seals in the engine.

vex

If that is the case what all needs to be replaced?

coldfire

iTrader: (1)

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

- Aaron

Sideways7

iTrader: (7)

I think replacing the oil seals pretty much means a rebuild.

vex

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.

NoviceRotaryTech.

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.

vex

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.

NoviceRotaryTech.

Im not familliar with turbos but, It might be something to do with your turbo.