cjquicksilver

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on my 2003 blobeye wrx type uk, wen the turbo spools up and dumps the pressure through the hks ssqv valve, theres lots of smoke, noticable as wel wen driving slow and u dump in first, u can see the smoke coming out of the bonnet vent and wings etc,

im guesing the turbo oil seals have gone? would this be correct and would changing the turbo fix this problem?

is this damaging my car in any way?

just for the record the turbo isnt making any funny noises, whining etc and keeps boost pressure under heavy load,

any help appreciated!
thanks guys
cj

Turbotits

iTrader: (2)

Does the car use any oil? do you have to keep topping it up? Would be a good idea to remove the intercooler and see how much oil is in it if any

cjquicksilver

iTrader: (23)

yes im having to top it up quite regularly, its damp with oil on the inlet mani by the altinator were the bov is pointing, so theres oil in the smoke being blown out, so u think its turbo oil seals? or worse?

bigbl

do you get a lot of blue smoke from the exhaust?a turbo with the seals gone usually creates blue smoke

jvivok1985

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check your breathers arent blocked up?

cjquicksilver

iTrader: (23)

ok will check breathers today, um ye there is some smoke under hard acceleration, wat else could it be if not the turbo? and wat turbo would be on mine, td05? will any front entry fit as long as its off an impreza?

cjquicksilver

iTrader: (23)

would changing the turbo cure the problem?

IainMilford

iTrader: (15)

CJ think you've got a td04 on your car, that is standard turbo on a blob wrx

cjquicksilver

iTrader: (23)

so if i change the turbo should solv the problem? provided the breather pipes are clear

cjquicksilver

iTrader: (23)

from close inspection, i lookes to be the rings or a cracked piston i think, open the oil cap whilst idling and smoking like thomas the tank!
new engine me thinks!

IainMilford

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ouch sorry to hear that mate

cjquicksilver

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ah its ok gives me the excuse i need for a jdm sti conversion lol

bigsinky

^^^^^what i like to see. cup is half full my man. just get the new engine done right.

IainMilford

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dont you mean half full?? lol

bigsinky

erm................................ yes, i think so...........................yes, yes, half full that's what i meant to say. it would have taken me less time to edit the damn post ffs

IainMilford

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cjquicksilver

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lol ye new lump will be on its way over the water soon!