is my turbo broke? :(

stoneyfordNI

GGG GGG GGGIGITYYY
Jan 9, 2005
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Lisburn NI
been out in the car tonight and noticed it giving out quite a large amount of blue smoke, and noticed a smell too.

car doesnt seem very fast or seem to be running properly lately, not sure whats up

its a 2001 cupra btw

can anyone help? :)

thanks

log MAF , n75 , maybe even lambda values to see if your running rich ???
 

gavthelad

Bring on the Boooooost
Nov 19, 2005
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Redditch (Midlands)
a certain amount of oil in the boost hoses is normal, oil mist comes from the check valve which is mounted to the tip.

are you getting any loud whirring noises from your turbo......??

also check your oil level.........if there's too much then you need to drain some.
 

G_Man

Active Member
Jan 19, 2007
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Darlington
needs oil in actually, jus checked it earlier :)

turbo just whistles as normal i think

cheers craig, might have a look up sumtime :)
 
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