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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 12:58 AM
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smoking after 700 miles

so my question is. is it normal to smoke after 700 miles on the rebuild? it runs grate it just smokes lightly after it warms up and it always starts with a puff of smoke witch is nothing so any ideas will be much appreciated thanks guys.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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If its a continuous smoke then something is wrong. It could be the turbo, or it could be the oil control seals. I would start with checking the turbo.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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r u running rich??? might be a oil seal or a bearing damn hopefully not a bearing but let me ask you did you put new bearings on??? do u see any wable on the front of e shaft??

right maybe turbo check the return line

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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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A few more details would be nice. Is this a stock setup or are you running a different EMS?

Rebuilds should be smoke free after the initial startup for the most part. However if the engine was built with worn oil o-ring carriers, or the springs were installed wrong, you may end up with smoke.

It could also be something as simple as a PCV malfunction.
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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stock t2 set up. it runs great its just that it lightly smokes just enough to catch the cops eyes. some people said i might b leaking oil in my turbo, il check it out, PVC? sorry im a newb
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