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Smoke Comming From Turbo

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Old 01-17-2003, 09:17 AM
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I'VE GOT A 88 TII. WHEN I START IT ON VERY COLD MORNINGS (WHEN IT GETS -15 OVERNIGHT) (YES I LIVE IN CANADA) I GET SMOKE COMMING RIGHT FROM MY TURBO AREA, ASWELL AS A BURNING OIL TYPE SMELL. ONCE IT WARMS UP THE SMOKE AND SMELL GOES AWAY. IF I START IN WARMER WEATHER (LETS SAY 0) THIS PROBLEM NEVER HAPPENS. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS MIGHT BE AND WHY DOES IT ONLY HAPPEN ON COLD STARTS
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Old 01-17-2003, 10:19 AM
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first turn off caps lock. it sounds like you need to replace the gaskets on the oil return line. how many miles on the car ?
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yah the oil lines to the turbo might leak when it gets that cold



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Old 01-17-2003, 01:44 PM
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or they just might be old and cracking
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you wanna know what the dealership would tell you? dont start the car when its that cold



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Old 01-18-2003, 04:23 PM
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i would invest in a oil warmer before you start your car, might save your engine?
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