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PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 17:21    Post subject: Blue smoke when starting from cold Reply with quote

Just a couple of days ago I noticed a puff of blue smoke when starting the LC from cold. Should I be worried?

The injectors and washers were replaced about 8 months ago which cured the dreaded rattle, and the oil pick up gauze was spotless before this work was done. So I don't think the injectors are at fault. However I've noticed a small amount of oil seeping from the joint on the turbo pipe near the intercooler - there is a gasket and 4 bolts holding the 2 pipes together. Could all.this point to turbo issues? Valve stem seals? Not losing any oil between services.

Anybody else experienced this, or got any advice?
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 22:05    Post subject: Reply with quote

replace that gasket between the turbo pipe and intercooler first. It is
a steel gasket and very thin. I think it is supposed to be single use
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:26    Post subject: Reply with quote

Many thanks Glenn, gasket changed and problem solved. Two of the four bolts were not seating properly in the intercooler so changed them for slightly longer ones so the seal is much better.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 13:02    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great result. There are some very knowledgeable contributors here!  Smile
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