Re: [DML] white smoke

[Don Ekhoff <ekhoff@xxxx>]

Lee, 

I just went thru my twin turbo package and found two issues that could 
produce what you experienced. First I found a large puddle of oil in 
the bottom of an intercooler that was large enough to produce the amount 
of smoke you described. With use it would have consumed itself. 
Second, there were significant kinks in the turbo oil return lines that 
probably were not allowing the oil to drain away from the turbos fast 
enough. This restriction places excess pressure on the shaft seal and 
will cause the turbo seal to "leak". If this is the problem than 
rebuilding the turbos will not correct the problem. Make sure the drain 
tube is clear and able to flow back to the pan freely, without producing 
any backpressure inside the turbo.

Don Ekhff
6543