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Old 07-19-2008, 03:30 AM
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I notice a funny smell after my BOV releases air. Is this usual?
Old 07-19-2008, 04:43 AM
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got oil in the intake?
Old 07-19-2008, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by MrPorsche951
I notice a funny smell after my BOV releases air. Is this usual?
Stop eating massive amounts of bean, or cheese. Symptoms should dwindle.
Old 07-20-2008, 12:38 AM
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When I look at my throttle adjusting screw, there is a few collected drops of oil on the screw. Is this normal?
Old 07-20-2008, 12:49 AM
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You shouldn't smell anything after the blow-off valve releases. It's a closed circuit system (it re-circulates the air). If you smell anything, look around for leaks.
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Originally Posted by MrPorsche951
When I look at my throttle adjusting screw, there is a few collected drops of oil on the screw. Is this normal?
no. your turbo is probably leaking, allowing oil blow-by.
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Can I fix this problem? Or do i need a new turbo?
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Darwin, I have a BOV for external release.
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Originally Posted by MrPorsche951
Darwin, I have a BOV for external release.
well then forget my statement. I thought you were using the stock system. Sorry!
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Originally Posted by nize
got oil in the intake?
I will check my intake and pull spark plugs tomorrow morning..

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Old 07-20-2008, 05:39 AM
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actually all you need to do is remove the pipe that goes from the intercooler to the throttle body and see if it's coated with oil and how much oil.

a turbo that's leaking oil can be repaired, but it's basically a rebuild (replace seals). figure anywhere from $300 (unauthorized shop, usually no warranty) to $700 (kkk authorized shop, one year warranty) for the rebuild.
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If your crankcase breather is hooked up like stock, you don't necessarily have a leaky turbo, and you could have an oily intake issue, especially if your rings are getting worn.
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Took out the intake-intercooler tube... no oil to be found. Does the air comming out of the BOV usually smell? I have been boosting heavy alot latly.. is it possible I am just smelling air that has been through the engine?

well... No oil. No ideas.
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air coming out of the bov doesn't really smell, it's just air that's been compressed through the turbo.

check your air filter to make sure it's clean?

TurboTommy bought up a good point; how is your crankcase vent set up? is it stock? if it is, you could be smelling the oil vapors/blow by from the crank.
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I just pulled out my intake. a bit of oil.


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