Dealer Denying Smoking Turbo Repair

[kvndoom]

Hey Everyone, Just wanted to let you know that last friday Mazda put a NEW turbo in my car AS WELL AS a new PCV valve. Yup, that means that the revised PCV is out!!! I haven't had one puff of smoke. I can't tell you how nice it is to be able to drive with the window down without obnoxious fumes entering my car lol Has any one else got the fix yet?

This could be epically epic. (nailbyt)

 

[Hank3]

"Could" is a VERY big word right now. Let's prepare for crestfallen-ess and hope for the best

 

[chief_wiggum]

"Could" is a VERY big word right now. Let's prepare for crestfallen-ess and hope for the best

Yes; we've been hurt before.

 

[8.5MS3]

how do you know they didnt just replace the pcv with the same one?

 

[jengajoe]

All part numbers of replaced parts should be listed on the workorder/invoice.

 

[SomnoSpeed3]

Mazda replaced my PCV couple months ago... with the exact SAME PART!!! I don't doubt there is no smoke with a new turbo though. I would have to be POSITIVE they gave you a different PCV before I jump for joy.

 

[nynhex]

That's unfortunate that they are taking the route they did. However, the dealers will do whatever they can to save money on warranty work. Granted, your DP probably didn't cause the Turbo to smoke but as the other poster said it makes the oil burn more apparent. You may or may not even have a problem, actually.

I know it's a b**** but why don't you remove the DP and revert to stock to see if you are still smoking. And definitely try the PCV replacement (it's like 5$ or so) and go synthetic if at all possible.

Out of curiosity, are you running a catch can? Might be a good option to slap one on. I've read where people were having increased smoke from the turbo and it reduced/eliminated with adding it.

 

[nondual]

That's unfortunate that they are taking the route they did. However, the dealers will do whatever they can to save money on warranty work. Granted, your DP probably didn't cause the Turbo to smoke but as the other poster said it makes the oil burn more apparent. You may or may not even have a problem, actually.

I know it's a b**** but why don't you remove the DP and revert to stock to see if you are still smoking. And definitely try the PCV replacement (it's like 5$ or so) and go synthetic if at all possible.

Out of curiosity, are you running a catch can? Might be a good option to slap one on. I've read where people were having increased smoke from the turbo and it reduced/eliminated with adding it.

Where do you get the PVC replacement?

 

[tunersteve]

Where do you get the PVC replacement?

I believe Home Depot carries a lot of PVC replacement...

PCV replacements are all over the place. Cobb has a how-to for adding a secondary setup, and other forums have done catch can/2nd PCV packages that are really nice setups.

 

[nynhex]

I believe Home Depot carries a lot of PVC replacement...

PCV replacements are all over the place. Cobb has a how-to for adding a secondary setup, and other forums have done catch can/2nd PCV packages that are really nice setups.

+1. I'd definitely go with a new PCV/Catch can. Both can be done on the cheap. Auto parts stores are a good bet for factory replacement PCVs. Catch Cans can be bought for 150$ or 20$ if you roll your own via home depot.

 

[tunersteve]

+1. I'd definitely go with a new PCV/Catch can. Both can be done on the cheap. Auto parts stores are a good bet for factory replacement PCVs. Catch Cans can be bought for 150$ or 20$ if you roll your own via home depot.

You obviously missed my joke...

 

[nynhex]

Oh I got it... Very clever. 2" Pipe in black should do it lol

 

[Bryan@BNR]

I have been doing all these KO4 replacements and no smokers! Hello mazda! Come talk business with me. lol

Bryan@BNR

 

[8.5MS3]

I can have stage 3 please?