Large puff of smoke.... Ikes!

[1quickturbosix]

I have both my cats, 49,xxx miles and it just started.

 

[redspeed6]

ok, before you blame the turbo, you need to try this.
I had the same issue, they replaced my turbo and still smoked and smoked bad. What ended up happening was that my PCV valve was bad, allowing oil to inter the intake and burn in the engine. Not the turbo. The PCV valve is in the front under the throttle body on the side of the block. Check this first- much easier and cheaper to fix than a turbo.
Just my .02

 

[1quickturbosix]

And while checking this..... what is it we should be looking for? And where can one purchase a new one of these?

 

[Blendercloud]

And while checking this..... what is it we should be looking for? And where can one purchase a new one of these?

I think you can order these at local parts stores. You should be looking for build-up in this valve.

 

[1quickturbosix]

Hmmmm.... first turbo... first mazda.... im lost. Damn I hate being a newb.

 

[bova80]

this is why adding a oil catch can with a second pcv valve helps. there is a lot of oil that goes through there into the intake manifold.

 

[redspeed6]

^ i agree.

Take the valve out, shake it, look for oil build up and what not. You can pick one up at any parts house.

 

[1quickturbosix]

This just seems too good to be true....... What exactly does this look like and how hard is it to remove and replace?

 

[MShreve]

If the PCV valve isn't the problem then does the oil catch can mask the issue?

 

[1quickturbosix]

Well I dropped it off and all the service guy said was "Well, theres gonna be a lot of hoops to jump through and just leaving it here with us will at least get one foot off the ground on the first hoop". He didnt even want to see it smoke while I was there, just said we will call you today and let ya know what we find out. So far no call... Grrrrrrrr.

 

[USAFVMI08]

What he means by build up is a blackish sort of oily build up on the inside. Shake it a bit as well to make sure you hear a rattle sound. That's what I've always been told to look for.

Who knows, I could've been wrong for the past 5 years or so

 

[1quickturbosix]

So service advisor just called and informed me that he was able to get it smoking. They said my intercooler was FULL of oil? Said more than likely im looking at a totally new turbo system. As long as they dont pull the ecu data and notice the AP..... cross your fingers!

 

[tunersteve]

So service advisor just called and informed me that he was able to get it smoking. They said my intercooler was FULL of oil? Said more than likely im looking at a totally new turbo system. As long as they dont pull the ecu data and notice the AP..... cross your fingers!

If you were smart you would have switched maps back to stock for the time being...glad to hear they got it smoking though.

 

[redspeed6]

You should be ok, I dont think they will see the AP stuff. Good luck though!

 

[1quickturbosix]

Oh i saved the stock settings when I first installed and put it back to the saved stock settings when i took it there. I was under the impression they could still see that?

 

[1quickturbosix]

Is an intercooler full of oil normal with this problem though?

 

[1quickturbosix]

WOohoo. Dealership just called and they are replacing the turbo under warranty. No questions asked. didnt even ask to see maintanence records or anything. They even have one sitting in their inventory... how nice.

 

[DaleNixon]

Cool!

 

[1quickturbosix]

Yea... im pretty excited

 

[coyfish]

I still don't get why you were so stressed out. Your car is under warranty and you only have very basic mods that can be removed in 30 minutes.

Anyway glad your getting a new turbo !!!