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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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HI Greddy turbo help!

I have the GReddy t618z installed and I have a feeling something is wrong with it. White smoke is coming from my exhaust. A small amount of oil ( a few drops a day) coming from my blow off valve. And when I push the car to the top end (7-8k rpms) there is an awful smell coming from somewhere. Is it my turbo? Or is it something else?
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by JDSlimz
I have the GReddy t618z installed and I have a feeling something is wrong with it. White smoke is coming from my exhaust. A small amount of oil ( a few drops a day) coming from my blow off valve. And when I push the car to the top end (7-8k rpms) there is an awful smell coming from somewhere. Is it my turbo? Or is it something else?
Could be a blown oil seal on the turbo or an installation error .
Is the turbo new ?
What year is your car ?
Is the crankcase venting system plumbed up correctly ?
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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The car is a 2005. Im very new to turbos but i bought the car with the turbo installed. so i dont know about the installation ive had it for a month or so with no problems.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Very likely a failed seal on the turbo.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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Any idea where I can get it rebuilt in hawaii?
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