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so hot side is the dump pipe?

Nah my old engine was fine. The build is 2500km old (dont know how many miles). I guess I can change my oil. Question: So even if there is no oil in the intercooler piping where it connects to the intake manifold, there is still a chance it could be the turbo slowly going?

Yup thanks guys. I'll will check. So remove the d.pipe and check through the turbine? The car does not blow smoke if its not idle for too long, even under boost. Will this make a difference to the outcome?

alright. Done. will do the oil first, then check dump pipe. Update you guys in a couple of days.

ok. Thanks Sheldon. I will check the turbo soon and let you guys know. Nick

hhmmm how would I check it is the turbo? I've checked the intercooler piping to the intake manifold already and no oil there. There is no oil leaking out of the dump pipe. So if my rings didnt bed cos of the thick oil, will it be too late to bed them in?

Yeah Engine must be run in by now. I' I'll do an oil change and see what happens. Any other hints??

car has a breather, pretty much one of those little air filter looking things straight on the valve between 3 and 4. PCV is connected straight to the intake manifold. The reason for 20w-50... *shrugs* I'll go thinner next time. Thought that it was better to run thick oil when the engine is...

Hi guys, couldnt find my old thread. So i have a built 5e engine (forged internals). The engine has only done 2500km. Initially the engine smokes if idling too long (grayish, a little blue) but goes away after driving. So... Got the valve stem seals changed Checked the intercooler piping...

ah ok thanks boys. This oil is only in for 1000km then i'll change it. Maybe even sooner lol.

20 50 is too thick? What do you guys suggest?

Hey guys Just got my car back from the mechanics. Had the valve stem seals replaced (as we have ruled out that it wasn't the rings and turbo). The car is smoking less on idle but STILL SMOKING. After the car warms up, if i leave it to idle for about a couple of minutes and step on the...

I will get it all checked up next week. Hope for the best guys. Lets see how I go. :) I'll keep you updated

So it can still be stem seals even if blocking off the PCV stops the smoking? Just need to know as the car is getting booked in soon. *** I haven't modifed the PCV system in any way yet ***

yeah alright, i'll change the PCV valve first. Does anyone know if a blocked PCV can cause loss of excess oil? My mechanic told me it has something to do with vacuum or something in the head that sucks the oil up and through the valve stem seals? I have no idea :confused: