2006 wrx stage 2 ap smoke while idling
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2006 wrx stage 2 ap smoke while idling
Anyone ever had this problem after flashing to stage 2? I have a full catless turbo back exhaust . Perrin intake. The smoke comming out if the exhaust smells like burnt rubber and it usually smokes alot while idling after wot. Help!
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Might be a seal in the turbo. I have a similar problem but it isn't consistent enough for me to isolate to figure out.
Does your coolant level decreases faster? Mine goes out every month or so so I think that's my problem.
Does your coolant level decreases faster? Mine goes out every month or so so I think that's my problem.
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Check out your turbo for shaft play and check your oil level, if you have to top it off every now and then it's definitely your turbo, hope that helps
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My coolant level doesnt decrease fast. But i have a big feeling its the turbo seals
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In that case I'd say your stock turbo is possibly on its way out, mine did the same a while back over a span of months, started with white smoke at idle that eventually became big blowoffs of burnt oil(blue smoke..) after being stopped at red lights/idling, sure enough it was the seals when I replaced it Check out your turbo for shaft play and check your oil level, if you have to top it off every now and then it's definitely your turbo, hope that helps
and btw I was cobb stage 2 as well before mine went, turbo could have been weak and now that 16psi isn't helping out lol


