I am deciding wether to go for a new exhaust at the moment. I have a 93 t/t manual and want a new exhaust obviously but i have heard alot of people saying that once they have changed the exhaust the oil seals on the turbo cause an oil leak and exhaust starts smoking.

 

Is this the case that once ive changed the exhaust to a str8 through my turbo's are gonna be on there way out, cos i dont want smoking of any kind!!! is it best to just leave the exhaust???

 

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do a search

rear turbo seals

been discussed in-depth some say o.k. some dont

Its generally decatting that is supposed to bring on turbo seal leakage, not just a performance exhaust. People harp on about it far too much IMO, nothing like a bit of scaremongery ;)

 

New exhausts often cause a bit of smoke for 100miles or so while the protective crap on them burns off with no ill effects.

 

Cheers

Pete

so if i change the exhaust for a decatted one i should expect some smoking and possible turbo failure then?? cos 2k for new turbo's with fitting is not what i can afford at mo!!

The general rule of thumb is, if your turbos do not smoke now on tick over at all, then you should be ok if but it's your decision. The key is to keep the oil new all the time.

 

 

How many miles do the turbos have on them.

turbo's have 60 kilometres on them but obviously as its an import who knows if its been clocked!! Turbos do not smoke at all at mo

If u cant afford the tubs then my advice is wait till you can.....JIC. ;)