Billowing White Smoke

[tomgtr]

Hi all,

Just noticed a problem my r33 gtst, running 12psi, front mount, exhaust, turbosmart bov, is blowing a shit load of white smoke when im into it.

It looks really bright white like tyre smoke and it keeps coming out for a bit after you give it a bit..

Any ideas guys, i have searched but cant find a straight answer.

Thanks

[The Mafia]

f**ked turbo mate. It will shit the exhaust wheel into the cat soon.

[The Dan]

Check your cam cover breathers/catch can breather to make sure they aren't kinked. Check the turbo oil drain to make sure it is not kinked.

If these are all ok and not blocked, then yeah....turbo is likely to be stuffed

[kwickr33]

too much power causing wheel spin and burning tyres?

[DVS JEZ]

too much power causing wheel spin and burning tyres?

Haha dreaming. The big 12psi stock turbo traction killer

[tomgtr]

Check your cam cover breathers/catch can breather to make sure they aren't kinked. Check the turbo oil drain to make sure it is not kinked.

If these are all ok and not blocked, then yeah....turbo is likely to be stuffed

Ok ill check them out this arvo, i cant understand how the turbo could be stuffed, it still feels as if it is running fine, just blowing smoke.

[Gtir-keiron]

is it sounding lumpy or off beat at low rpm like idle?

do a compresion check

mine was blowing white smoke thought it was a turbo but really it was loss of comp in 6.Turbos are fine..................

new bottom end for me!

[Jiimmii]

Hey guys I'm having the same sort of problem, I just recently swapped my commodore for a r33 and it will only blow smoke when it starts to come on boost, I had a quick look over the engine to see any problems and there was a kinked hose coming out the top which seemed to be a breather line of some sort? I fixed that and noticed there's oil all over my engine, turbo etc so I'll be degreasing that tomorrow and cleaning out the intercooler and pipes as there's oil in them. Hopefully this will tell me wether it's just the turbo or something major . Any other idea's? Also it's running rough as thought it has a lumpy cam, I've read a fair few posts on here about pcv valves and stem seals etc but how can I check these? I've got a mechanic coming to check it out tomorrow, compression test etc but his never worked on an rb before and just a bit nervous he won't know what his doing. Any opinions will be much appreciated thanks guys.

[Ben C34]

Sounds like you have some issues to fix.

It's not looking good, that's normally why people get rid of cars, cos they can't figure them out themselves. Good luck with it.

[L33SH]

sell them, they fkd

[Jiimmii]

I'm not fussed it's worth the money unlike a standard v6 holden

[Badgaz]

there are no problems that can't be fixed ...or used as an excuse to upgrade

[Jiimmii]

Hey guys finally got enough time to do my compression test, done cold test first, WOT, all plugs removed , 8 reps of the engine each time each got tested twice,

Results from intercooler to cab

91

91

94

15

0

95

Gunna do a hot test then a wet test but at the current moment it's pretty obvious my engines gone to limiter heaven, any suggestions on simple ways to get back in the road? It's jump a simple daily drifter so don't want to fork out thousands just yet..

[Ben C34]

Don't bother testing anymore , it is clearly screwed.

Pull head off and have a look.

[GTSBoy]

Pretty obvious you need a new engine.

[Jiimmii]

If I pull the head off what would I be looking for? Like detonation and symptoms? Cheers, also it's hit adjustable cam gears etc, can these parts be salvaged for another rb?

[Ben C34]

I assume your head would be totally rooted and possibly piston ring lands broken which won't necessarily be visible until you pull them out.

The fact you just asked if the cam gears can be salvaged means you should just get another cheap engine and throw it in. Don't bother pulling things apart and confusing yourself.

[Badgaz]

those parts can be salvaged. you might even find the engine can be fixed....its not all doom and gloom...but pull the head and check for what is stuffed.....no use worrying about it until you pull it down and find out what you need to fix/replace/machine.

if you have a mate that has an inspection camera you could poke it down the spark plug hole and have a look also...if you are lazy

i've seen some major damage in stock car motors that has been fixed.

Edited May 16, 2014 by Badgaz

[XKLABA]

Just swap it out for a cheap wrecker motor, get one that has a comp test and leak down test etc done so you know its in good nick then drop it in and off you go

Then pull yours down and rebuild forged or even 3ltr at your own leisure when you have decided its now to slow and you want more power

It happens to all of us at some point

[Badgaz]

considering the demand for these motors....finding a cheap wrecker motor even a cheap one is going to set you back near $1500-$2000. if he has only damaged the ring lands and not the bore he could just be up for a piston and rings....this is unlikely...but still possible...have a look....take some pics and report back...interesting that it wasn't cyl 1 or 6 that let go.