Juje

So here's my problem.

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I'd just like to know if it's really a blown motor, leaky injectors, etc... I'm still n00b with these cars so having a 2nd opinion from more experienced users is very much obliged. It doesn't have a sweet smell to it, more exhaust if anything. The smoke was also leaking through the cat into the engine bay so it seemed pretty bad.

nice throw out bearing noise too, eh?

Thanks for the help in advance!

Go48

iTrader: (7)

Looks like "water" vapor to me, especially when first starting the car, strongly suggesting coolant seal problems. Do the champagne test to possibly verify that. Search the forum for champagne for more info.

btbaus

iTrader: (3)

hmmm .. i dont think thats the throw out bearing making that noise.. i just replaced mine and it still whines!!!WTF!!!!!

stevensimon

iTrader: (11)

i put my money on coolant seals

and i agree that you have a dry throw out bearing.

jjcobm

iTrader: (18)

Wasn't the white smoke screen an option from the factory? What you are smelling and seeing is the aroma du rotor! And if you just replaced your throw out bearing, then check the belt/belt pulleys, they could be overtightened or have bad bearings.

Hybrid G

iTrader: (4)

WOW................... yep it looks like the problem i had collant seals or the bearing but it seems the motor could do with some TLC

AZRotor

iTrader: (1)

Afraid you are do for seals or a motor. TOB could be done too I reckon.