Smoke Coming from Turbo, low Boost - 02 Wrx

thehanz123 · 12-03-2012, 01:54 AM

I have been having this smoke come from my turbo, it doesnt always smoke, only from time to time. Im always smelling a burning smell though, not like a clutch burning and it doesnt seem to smell like burnt radiatot flyid either. I cant find a leak and i have 6.5 lbs of boost max (i put the restrictor pill in already).
My car is completly stock except for front and rear strut bars, sti exhaust, and clutch masters stage. 3 clutch + lightweight flywheel( brand new installed perfectly)
I also think i have less power, i dont know forsyre though. I just got 2 valves rebuilt, many hoses and sensors replaced, stage 3 clutch, oil change, a factory clutch master cylinder, and some others, cant remember..
Can someone tell me where to start on fixing this problem? Do i have a bad turbo? Should i replace parts around the turbo? Could this be bad for my engine?

Sorry the post is long, im just really concerned due to the amount of $$ i put getting her back to great running condition.

Uncle Scotty · 12-03-2012, 02:34 AM

yewll be needin a new transmission as soon as ya get it runnin good again....unless ya blow it up again

thehanz123 · 12-03-2012, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

yewll be needin a new transmission as soon as ya get it runnin good again....unless ya blow it up again

What?? Can you explain please

djdalaney · 12-03-2012, 03:06 AM

jus change yer blinker flyid

thehanz123 · 12-03-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by djdalaney

jus change yer blinker flyid

Blinker fluid? You think thats causing the smoke?

bugeye829 · 12-03-2012, 08:26 PM

^^^ lol they are messing with you

i would take it to a shop and get it looked at by someone who knows what they are doing

thehanz123 · 12-03-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bugeye829

^^^ lol they are messing with you

i would take it to a shop and get it looked at by someone who knows what they are doing

:/
Fml

I got a ****ed up tranny i got tht gut feeling..

02bugeyed · 12-03-2012, 03:10 AM

Why would you have a "stage 3" clutch in a wrx putting down stock power??

How many miles are on it? If its the stock turbo on an 02 that's been driven regularly over the past 10+ years, then the turbo is most likely done. If its smoking it could be a blown seal and you're smelling the burning oil.

A used td04 is like 100 or less in the forums. Turbo swap isn't too bad, maybe 5 hours of work if you're slow like me.

thehanz123 · 12-03-2012, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 02bugeyed

Why would you have a "stage 3" clutch in a wrx putting down stock power??

How many miles are on it? If its the stock turbo on an 02 that's been driven regularly over the past 10+ years, then the turbo is most likely done. If its smoking it could be a blown seal and you're smelling the burning oil.

A used td04 is like 100 or less in the forums. Turbo swap isn't too bad, maybe 5 hours of work if you're slow like me.

I gave my mechanic the money for a stage 2 kit, but he got hooked up with the 3 and since i needed my cR there was nothing i could do

thehanz123 · 12-03-2012, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 02bugeyed

Why would you have a "stage 3" clutch in a wrx putting down stock power??

How many miles are on it? If its the stock turbo on an 02 that's been driven regularly over the past 10+ years, then the turbo is most likely done. If its smoking it could be a blown seal and you're smelling the burning oil.

A used td04 is like 100 or less in the forums. Turbo swap isn't too bad, maybe 5 hours of work if you're slow like me.

Theres supposedly 100k * the 20k i put in and 280 on the chassis.

I was going to buy one but someone told me its most likely still good so im stuck with this false faith. Ur prolly right tho

02bugeyed · 12-03-2012, 03:11 AM

Replace that god damn 'u' key on your keyboard too, it's broken.

thehanz123 · 12-03-2012, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 02bugeyed

Replace that god damn 'u' key on your keyboard too, it's broken.

Lol im just a little medicated

12-03-2012, 01:54 AM	#1
thehanz123 Scooby Newbie Member#: 318418 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Inland Empire, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX rally blue	Smoke Coming from Turbo, low Boost - 02 Wrx I have been having this smoke come from my turbo, it doesnt always smoke, only from time to time. Im always smelling a burning smell though, not like a clutch burning and it doesnt seem to smell like burnt radiatot flyid either. I cant find a leak and i have 6.5 lbs of boost max (i put the restrictor pill in already). My car is completly stock except for front and rear strut bars, sti exhaust, and clutch masters stage. 3 clutch + lightweight flywheel( brand new installed perfectly) I also think i have less power, i dont know forsyre though. I just got 2 valves rebuilt, many hoses and sensors replaced, stage 3 clutch, oil change, a factory clutch master cylinder, and some others, cant remember.. Can someone tell me where to start on fixing this problem? Do i have a bad turbo? Should i replace parts around the turbo? Could this be bad for my engine? Sorry the post is long, im just really concerned due to the amount of $$ i put getting her back to great running condition.

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12-03-2012, 02:34 AM	#2
Uncle Scotty Scooby Guru Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	yewll be needin a new transmission as soon as ya get it runnin good again....unless ya blow it up again

12-03-2012, 03:06 AM	#4
djdalaney NASIOC Supporter Member#: 301136 Join Date: Nov 2011	jus change yer blinker flyid

12-03-2012, 08:26 PM	#6
bugeye829 Scooby Specialist Member#: 81995 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Francisco Vehicle: 02 WRX Sedan WRB	^^^ lol they are messing with you i would take it to a shop and get it looked at by someone who knows what they are doing

12-03-2012, 03:10 AM	#8
02bugeyed Scooby Specialist Member#: 248761 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Cincinnati Vehicle: 98 Legacy Doomwagn JDM ej205 swap	Why would you have a "stage 3" clutch in a wrx putting down stock power?? How many miles are on it? If its the stock turbo on an 02 that's been driven regularly over the past 10+ years, then the turbo is most likely done. If its smoking it could be a blown seal and you're smelling the burning oil. A used td04 is like 100 or less in the forums. Turbo swap isn't too bad, maybe 5 hours of work if you're slow like me.

12-03-2012, 03:11 AM	#11
02bugeyed Scooby Specialist Member#: 248761 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Cincinnati Vehicle: 98 Legacy Doomwagn JDM ej205 swap	Replace that god damn 'u' key on your keyboard too, it's broken.