turbo manifold smoking

[JP85MX73]

After revving the engine im getting some smoke coming up from the rear turbo... what you guys think? Turbo seal? Manifold gasket?

 

[Kevin]

feel and listen for leaks.

 

[JP85MX73]

I can't tell right now as im waiting on a dp gasket but there is a significant heat and air coming out from the manifold area could just be dp or manifold not sure yet. What other symptoms could i look for?

 

[Kevin]

how does the car run? does it boost like normal?

 

[JP85MX73]

Car seemed to run ok. But i can't tell how much im boosting wihout a gauge. But just going by sound and feel it seems like im boosting ok, possible cam gasket leak maybe?

 

[92TealSupra]

Did you just put this car together? I have seen that when you put it together oils may get on the manifold and cause smoke, if not then you may be leaking from somewhere.

 

[te72]

Mine smoked like a bastard for a bit after first getting it going, but it was mostly assembly oil and the fact it hadn't been run in quite a while. Smelled bad too. I know that rear turbo is a bitch to get at the manifold nuts, but try tightening them up, sometimes they come loose.

 

[JP85MX73]

I did just put the car together, but i had ran it several times before.. and it did smoke a few of the other times so i think its gotta be a leak.. Im gunna finalize the wiring today and try to position my radiator then let it burn off some crap... fingers crossed.. i dont even think i could get to the rear manifold if i wanted to LOl Wish i had the money for a single:nono::nono:

 

[te72]

Oh, it's possible to get to the nuts for that rear turbo's manifold... have fun is all I can say. I'll never replace a y-pipe while in car ever again.

 

[87supraguy]

^ +1

 

[JP85MX73]

Lol shit... i guess im try to tighten up as best i can and report back :cry: