Leggie blowing smoke

[Madhav]

Last night noticed a heap of smoke blowing, sometimes grey, sometimes blue, even on idling, got to get it sorted asap as I'm booked in for a tune on Tuesday, but being a Saturday not much is open here... but any ideas?

No loss of power either

I did a search and didn't come up with much, maybe leaking oil, a seal on the turbo, piston rings, but compression was fine when checked recently?

Will post up a video after 10 mins.

Edit: Here's a pic, video is uploading... looks more grey from this angle for sure?

 

[ygoslo]

Surely it couldn't be the turbos.... Hope it is something simple mate!

 

[Madhav]

That was after a bit of a throttle

 

[ygoslo]

Sure does look like oil smoke. Have you noticed increased oil consumption?

 

[SLY-031]

Fresh pipework often emits some smoke as it burns off manufacturing oils and stuff, but that seems excessive...


As Tim said, how is the oil level?

 

[Madhav]

Checked the oil last night and it was full...

It wasn't blowing smoke for the first 2 weeks, just started over the last few days.

It's probably something to do with all the new pipe work and plumbing, will get it checked out on Monday.

Wondering if it is safe to drive though?

 

[godzilla]

I am not convinced it is oil, from what i see it seems to dissipate very quickly. This might sound like a stupid question but how does the "smoke" smell ? Have you recently used any additives in your fuel / engine?

 

[Madhav]

Yeah it does dissipate quick there... I dunno about smell, I mean I have smelt when the rings are going, but this appears different.

Dave said there was a leak around the newly plumbed oil filter.

No new additives.

 

[bradc]

When you put your hand in the smoke does it feel oily or wet (like steam)

 

[Guest]

hate to say it but ive seen this before and it could be residual oil in piping, overfilling the engine oil, fried rings, or *blown turbo*

 

[Guest]

With the turbo upgrade you sure it isn't Contrails??

 

[Guest]

Have a look at the rear bumper above the tail pipe if it has a black residue it would be oil. BUT it may not be the rings. Have a look at the plenum chamber gaskets pour some water over them if in one spot it is sucked in there is your problem. Otherwise have a look at the inside of your turbo plumbing look before the turbos and after if there is an oily residue that will be your problem. It looks more like water vapour more then oil smoke. IMHO


Edit: try the water thing on the intake manifold gasket as well but watch for bubbles as well i am not sure if it will bubble or suck in. It should suck in the water.

 

[Guest]

does it clear up after driving a little while?

 

[Madhav]

Oil was over filled, this in turn managed to flow off I to the front turbo. Problem solved. Thanks for all your input guys. Dropped it off at RPW today for the injector installation and mega boost increase. 280kw at the wheels here we come!!

 

[Guest]

yay for boost

 

[jungle]

With the turbo upgrade you sure it isn't Contrails??

They aren't contrails dude


So how did it go Madhav??????????????????????????????????????????????????????

 

[Madhav]

Should be ready on Tuesday mate