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Re: New (to me) 2001 9-3 and some smoke... Posted by JimBlake [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: New (to me) 2001 9-3 and some smoke..., Ned, Thu, 27 May 2004 15:02:10 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Our '01 has done that occasionally. Couple explanations...
Turbo-bearing seals. I guess that would earn you a new turbo since you're under warranty.
Are you sure it's not normal moisture from the exhaust?
Smell like anti-freeze? (Headgasket - ouch)
Cold-start enrichment. That would be rich-mixture smoke, not oil smoke. I think that's what ours does. I've asked the dealer to look during one visit, they said the turbo bearing seals are OK.
I've never heard a really good explanation for why the cold-start enrichment would only smoke once in awhile. Even at the same temperatures, sitting overnight, etc... Not that I don't trust my dealer service guys, but before my warranty is up, I'm gonna take off the pipes & have a look for myself.
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