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Dubbo
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April 2005
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White Smoke at idle
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Sat, 09 April 2005 00:20
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Hey guys, new member to the forum, what i have seen looks very good so far.
I have an ST185 that has an occasional white smoke at idle. The smoke smells like burnt oil  A while ago i had the intercooler off and it was filthy with oil and shit through it.
What could be causing the smoke at idle, it isn't a constant thing, but still oil smoke is never good!
Regards Nathan
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East Maitland NSW
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December 2004
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Re: White Smoke at idle
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Sat, 09 April 2005 00:57
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Id take the obvious answer and say worn rings.
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NSW Engadine
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June 2003
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Re: White Smoke at idle
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Sat, 09 April 2005 00:58
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Id take the second most obvious answer by saying valve shims... Is it more prononced when its cold starting???
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Location:
Dubbo
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April 2005
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Re: White Smoke at idle
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Sat, 09 April 2005 02:45
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no it has only happened when it was hot, and only at idle. It is not a constant thing yet, and i hope is doesn't become a constant thing, i would like to fix it before it gets any worse
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Location:
sydney
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May 2002
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Re: White Smoke at idle
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Sat, 09 April 2005 08:26
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turbo seals??????
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Central Coast, NSW
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February 2005
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Re: White Smoke at idle
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Sat, 09 April 2005 08:55
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| toyrota wrote on Sat, 09 April 2005 18:26 |
turbo seals??????
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this was happening to a friend's S13 and that's what he thought it was.
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Location:
Lara, Vic
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February 2005
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Re: White Smoke at idle
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Sat, 09 April 2005 09:20
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oil in the intercooler. I would be looking at turbo seals Turbo seals also.
Cheers
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I Supported Toymods
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Sydney
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December 2002
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Re: White Smoke at idle
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Sat, 09 April 2005 09:41
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| toyrota wrote on Sat, 09 April 2005 18:26 |
turbo seals??????
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Agreed!
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Bundaberg, Qld.
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May 2002
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Re: White Smoke at idle
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Sat, 09 April 2005 10:16
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Id take the second most obvious answer by saying valve shims...
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valve shims dont leak oil dude, however valve stem seals do.. 
white smoke normaly indicates coolant/water, but smelling of burnt oil you could of seen a light grey/blue smoke?
i've had my turbo burn oil at idle. at idle there is no positive pressure in the turbo housings that would help keep the oil from coming through worn seals, so i would agree with toyrota and the other guy's.
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Location:
Dubbo
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April 2005
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Re: White Smoke at idle
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Sat, 09 April 2005 11:25
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hmmms...i had a hunch it coulda been turbo seals...what is a way to find out for sure? or rather is there a easyish way without stripping the whole car down lol
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I Supported Toymods
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Sydney
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December 2002
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Re: White Smoke at idle
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Sat, 09 April 2005 13:06
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If its the turbo seals it will happen when you leave the car sitting at idle for long periods.
If it was valve stem seals it would happen the instant you turn the key and would go away as the car warmed up (unless they are really badly rooted)
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