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Old 13 December 2005, 12:51 PM
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Any ideas what this will be, normally when ive had the heating on for a while i get smoke coming outta the intercooler scoop what will cause this,

thanks for any advice.
Old 13 December 2005, 04:02 PM
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are you sure it is not steam?
Old 13 December 2005, 11:25 PM
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yeah i meant steam not smoke. but i also get a slight burning smell in side car when heat is on for awile
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check the pipes to and from the heater matrix under the intercooler.
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Ive been experiencing the same problem...but it doesnt happen all the time and the temp always stays the same!!!!
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Originally Posted by assam
Ive been experiencing the same problem...but it doesnt happen all the time and the temp always stays the same!!!!
same here for me
Old 14 December 2005, 10:56 PM
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could be oil burning, or coolant loss. have you checked your levels??????
also what does it smell like.

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Old 14 December 2005, 11:23 PM
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I did have a gearbox oil leak which has been fixed, need to clean exhaust off though. the matrix on the intercooler isnt in best condition could that be causing a leak? it smells like either electric or fluid burning
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