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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 08:57 PM
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ok i have intake full exhaust and an afc. I just took my airpump off and put on a midpipe and now my car smokes. its mostly at light throtlle from 1k-3k ill rev it up and smoke comes out the exhaust. i have it leaned out about 7-8% in the 1k-2k rpms which makes the car idle better and less smoke but it still smokes a little...help!!
Old Oct 31, 2003 | 08:58 PM
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its not coolant btw
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 04:03 PM
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ok there is oil in my intercooler piping and i even saw oil coming from the vented stock b.o.v. turbo seals??n e one?
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 04:30 PM
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It's going to smoke a little with a midpipe... Get used to it!!
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 04:35 PM
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i was just worried for a sec. it doesnt smoke like crazy but for a few sec's after startup.
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 05:58 PM
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smoke at start up is normal EDIT: ok, no oil leak
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 06:00 PM
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its not leaking oil. but there is oil in the pipes
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 06:21 PM
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You'll always have some oil in the pipes- just part and parcel of turbo operation- some will get past the seals and over time will form a film inside the intake pipes.



All of my turbo cars have done this. Of course, if it's excessive then the turbos could be on the way out, but you will notice heaps of smoke from the exhaust if that's the case.
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 06:21 PM
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from what i hear, oil in the intake pipes and intercooler pipes is normal, as long as its not excessive dripping oil
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