Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 23:21:21 -0400 From: "anon" <anonnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Turbo seals ?
GIB SAIL wrote in message <1998081301091600.VAA05056nopsamer03.news.aol.com>... >Have a 1987 900 T, 160,000 miles. Yesterday morning started smoking (?) upon >startup. White/gray smoke (steam ? ), worse as it warms up. Plugs are clean, >great compression each cylinder, engine oil clear, antifreeze not bubbling, >engine runs smooth, have turbo boost as usual. Local dealer wants $900 (by >phone diagnosis) for turbo replacement. How can I tell if that's the problem? I >can replace it myself for much less (including oil supply line) but not sure >that is what I need. Any suggestions appreciated!! thanks White smoke (steam)? Sounds like your coolant is leaking into the cylinders (hence white smoke). It will take awhile to turn your oil milky. I'd check your head gasket first. Alex C.
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