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Old May 15, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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smoking blue.. help please

hi, i have evo ix 06 mr, 35k miles

first! i see the blue smoke on muffler when i start the car..
looks like after warmed up, i dont see the smoke anymore, then
after i run the car for few minutes, i see the smoke again.. blue..

then i found the oil leak on the exhaust maniford, not dripping but its slightly wet..

fp red, 1.1 head gasket, head studs, 27boost...

any guess..? i just found the problem today.. thank you..
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Old May 15, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Blue smoke means your burning oil, usually rings are shot! Do a compression and leak down test.
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Old May 15, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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If not, check the seals on the turbo.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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alright.. i will try.. is it safe to drive daily though??
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Old May 16, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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how do u check the seals on the turbo??
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Old May 16, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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First check for shaft play. Inspect the turbine and compressor for oil. Open it up if you have to;
http://www.vfaq.com/mods/Turbo-rebuild.html

To the original poster;
Is this happening worse under boost?
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newb...ns-smooth.html
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