couple of questions

[mk3concepts]

ok so im changing my sparkplugs, i remove then and i notice that the 5th and 6th spark plugs have oil all over it..even where it ignites..does that mean my piston rings are bad??


next question is..how do you know if your turbo seals are blown, shot, gone etc. ??????cause smoke comes out from my exhuast every now and then..like every few miles i drive.

thanks
-mark

 

[suprastanger507mgte]

ok so im changing my sparkplugs, i remove then and i notice that the 5th and 6th spark plugs have oil all over it..even where it ignites..does that mean my piston rings are bad??


next question is..how do you know if your turbo seals are blown, shot, gone etc. ??????cause smoke comes out from my exhuast every now and then..like every few miles i drive.

thanks
-mark

Mark,
The oil may just be your valve seals are gone. If the oil is on the ceramic part, then ususally its oil leaking from the valve covers.

YOu will notice puffs of smoke as you boost or your turbo may smoke at idle if they are blown. usually bluish smoke.

 

[mk3concepts]

ic ic.. i just changed my valve cover gaskets..oh yah after driving for a bit then stopping at like a sign or light..bluish smoke comes out of my exhuast..so turbo seals are gone??

 

[suprastanger507mgte]

ic ic.. i just changed my valve cover gaskets..oh yah after driving for a bit then stopping at like a sign or light..bluish smoke comes out of my exhuast..so turbo seals are gone??

Yup...its gone......time to stick that upgraded one in

 

[mk3concepts]

it is the upgraded one that i put on..the 60-1 trim

 

[mk3concepts]

you know any shop that would take a look at the turbo? maybe just bad seals

 

[suprastanger507mgte]

it is the upgraded one that i put on..the 60-1 trim

Well, locally you will get raped. How dow I know??? Because I tried.
I think your best bet is MDC here on the froums. His pricing is real good.
Or you can also send it out to PT in LA who does a lot of Ct26 rebuilds. I think they charge like $325 for a rebuild since yours is already upgraded.