SupraJames Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Right peeps im back yet again with another problem, since the full decat, on idle the car is smoking and it is slightly blue, which I know means a turbo problem, it does not smoke all the time but was followed the other night and when i put my foot down it smoked, normal driving it does not smoke, bloke behind me (he part runs UJCC so knows a fair bit) said it was oil smoke and said due to decat and higher boost levels it could be the turbo seals..!! I have noticed a very slight drop in power on the first turbo but nothing major, any ideas people..??? Think this could be pricey.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Normal UK spec turbo wear. The lessened back pressure shows up seal wear. If it gets chronic you are looking at a pair of rebuilt turbos I am afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Sounds familiar - I had this and ended up putting new turbos on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 Ok so how can I fix this prob ?, recon the turbos..??? if so any ideas how much this is gonna cost..?? and how do I stop it happening again..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 and also is the car ok to drive around it as long as im not nailing it..??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 SINGLE!!! Thought I'd post that before Dude turns up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 SINGLE!!! Thought I'd post that before Dude turns up!! ok any ideas how i sort this without spending thousands..!!! but cheers for the idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womble Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 ok any ideas how i sort this without spending thousands..!!! but cheers for the idea Oh my god, whatever you do don't go asking if hybrids are a good idea !!, look what this poor guy started http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=35442 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 Oh my god, whatever you do don't go asking if hybrids are a good idea !!, look what this poor guy started http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=35442 dont worry i will prob just get the UK stock ones reconed and then might even put one cat back in, wish I had never taken it out, all its done is caused me grief and what looks like is gonna be well over £1000...!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womble Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 dont worry i will prob just get the UK stock ones reconed and then might even put one cat back in, wish I had never taken it out, all its done is caused me grief and what looks like is gonna be well over £1000...!!! By all means get them refurbed (hybrid or to stock is your choice, personally I'm v happy with hybrids) but I shouldn't bother putting the cat back in as it will make no difference to the longevity your new ones as long as everything else is set up ok. I notice you're car is a UK spec have you checked the condition of your intercooler as many UK cars ones are pretty much knackered now, mine's in appauling condition (soon to be changed). Also if it's the one I'm thinking of the Blitz induction kits are supposed to have pretty poor filtration qualitys, not what you need on a turbo'd engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 SINGLE!!! Thought I'd post that before Dude turns up!! What he says !!!!! Dont ask about Hybrids as we are only just getting over the last thread (cut off in its prime i might add) !!!! Dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Shut it Morgan or you'll never see your coil packs alive again (they are in the post tomorrow am btw ) Get a refurb, CW recommends Turbo Technics for a proper job @ reasonable cost. Leave the cats out, but good call on checking the intercooler! The dodgy aftermarket filter is the HKS mushroom one, seems to murder Skylines. Dunno about the Blitz, Apexi or K&N are OK though. If the intercooler is fubar than you are looking at about £500 on top of the refurb job but you can fit it yourself if you aren't afraid of a spanner, that'll save you a few bob... /silverlining -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I have some sidemounts in reasonable nick available !!!! Dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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