Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 11:49:09 -0700 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: Water Vapor from Exhaust 85 900S
101444, CrashDive wrote: > > Hey, me too. I've just replaced the turbocharger on my 1991 16V Turbo > Sport and just to add insult to injury I found, when after a 100+ miles > of burning out the oil that the knackered turbo had poured into the > exhaust, the copious smoke from the exhaust turned from blue'ish to pure > white. > I'm also losing a header tank full of water about every 30 miles, the > engine runs a bit rough on pick up from idle and when I pulled the spark > plugs the number three seemed a bit damp/oily/black, whereas the others > were all fine. > > Any advice on how long it takes to replace the head gasket and / or any > other jobs that should be considered when I've got the head off ? > > Regards Having "been there, done that" I can say six to eight hours is what it takes on a 16v turbo, and you might as well do the water pump while you're in there... it's the best access you'll ever have to it short of pulling the engine. -Justin