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Old 18-06-2006   #1
 
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smoking!!

had a de cat pipe fitted a little while ago, and when the temperature rises, it starts to smoke, however, with the original cat on it didnt smoke!! is it the fact that i have put the de cat on, or is it a a more sinister under lying problem that i may have??

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Re: smoking!!

Most likely the oil seals in the turbo are leaking. The extra back-pressure provided by a cat helps lessen this. When you put a decat on, the back pressure is reduced, and the selas leak more. I had the exact same thing soon after I fitted my decat.
You can get your turbo reconditioned, or get it replaced.
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Re: smoking!!

The de-cat puts tremendous strain on the oil seals. Either recondition your current turbo (£100-£250) or stick the cat back on! Why not upgrade to a hybrid
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