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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 03:34 PM
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Hi all, I have a 2003 wrx sti type uk ppp (stock).
The problem i have is that the car starts up fine, I will drive for a few minutes then when i get stopped at lights the car starts smoking out the exhaust, about 5 minutes after the engine gets up to temp the issue dissapears. I have noticed a slight loss of power and there is no smoke before or after. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 04:17 PM
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your turbo has gone my friend
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 07:25 PM
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Could be, could also be rings failing, or valve stem oil seals...once they get hot and expand they seal again?

Get turbo looked at and compression tested.
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