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Old 04-21-02, 04:25 AM
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Smoking tailpipe after car off...?

Hi Guys...

I noticed my Tailpipe was smoking after a drive and short amounts of boost here and there.

The Garage I used stank a little too...What could this be? The turbos seem decent in power but not sure what this symtom can be...

Thanks for the replies... jc.
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How is smoking while idling?
If smoking, the turbine side seal is worn out.
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Would I have too change both turbo cartridge's?

Is driving around like this Dangerous?
I will check for smoke when at idle today.

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As for FD, changing turbocharger unit is very expensive.
If the side seals or thrust metals of the turbine are worn out,
smoking while just idling not while accelerating.

I recommend you to have it checked by a proffesional.
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it might just be a melted cat or muffler
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I had a brief look underneath the car yesterday and it
seems to be the rear turbo or secondary with some oil around the outer turbo casing.

But driving the car: It still makes good boost on primary
and the secondary seems decent. And does not smoke
at idle.

I think if I get more into the second turbo it will smoke after I stop it.

Should I just change the rear turbo cartriage?
jc.
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