View Full Version : Astra Coupe Turbo... Help
pixiguru
31-08-2008, 11:11
Hi All,
I bought an x reg Astra Coupe 2.0 Turbo a few weeks ago.
It was okay but I have noticed its started to smoke white/light blue smoke from the exhaust when idle or reversing and it is getting worse.
It has got a K n N induction kit and stage 1 chip, also the previous owner had the boost turned down, dont know if this is anything to do with it.
Some friends have mentioned the Turbo Seals???
Anyones help would be greatly appreaciated.
Thanks
Katie
does the smoke get worst when driving it on boost?
pixiguru
31-08-2008, 16:46
No not when its on boost, when its driving it seems fine its only when the engine is idling or i'm reversing - got stuck in very bad traffic today and it was just pouring out when i was sat in a que with it out of gear - it was just ticking over not sure what to think about it - ended up pulling over for 45 mins to let the engine cool to see if that helped as it got worse the warmer the engine got.
thanks
katie
pete soulby
31-08-2008, 16:57
i had similar problems on my 2.0 n/a. it turned out it was burning oil, but this could be something different
pixiguru
31-08-2008, 17:06
thanks pete i'll bear that in mind its in the garage on tues anyway so i'm sure i'll find out then - lucky for me its still under warenty!
if smoking on idling, could be the valve stem seals...depends...
but i wouldnt worry to much at mo katies, as its under waranty ;-)
pixiguru
31-08-2008, 17:38
That sound bad though... Is it? and Thank you
Coupe John
31-08-2008, 18:20
It will be your turbo oil seals for sure, its time to replace the whole unit. ask the garage if this is covered under there warranty. otherwise you will be looking at a about 500 pounds for a new vxr turbo and around 200 pounds to fit it by a decent garage. :)
pixiguru
31-08-2008, 18:26
So i need a new turbo? it better be covered grrr only had it 3 weeks i'll give him a ring tomorrow or after the garage have had a look on tues.
Thanks for the advice.
Katie
you could get it rebuilt for about £200 or upgrade it to the LEH one which is stronger.
pixiguru
31-08-2008, 19:48
I'm really starting to think this car is gonna cost me a fortune but i love it lol so it'll be worth it when its sorted lol
celticrsmith
31-08-2008, 19:50
if its any consolidation, my warranty covered all standard mechanical parts and my car was doing the same. it turned out to be piston rings and the turbo unit. got them all replaced, thankfully!!
hope you get it sorted
pixiguru
31-08-2008, 19:58
So do i thank god for credit cards lol oh and where can i get a reconditioned turbo from? Anyone know?
thanks katie
pixiguru
02-09-2008, 12:18
Well its d-day today hope its nothing major i'm dreading the phone call from the garage tho...............
hope you get a nice phone call.
would be better buying a VXR turbo if thats the problem.
pixiguru
02-09-2008, 12:38
So do i.
Its supposed to be under warenty so i doubt they'd pay for a vxr turbo but it would be nice if they did lol
The symptoms are turbo seals as it's smoking when it's warm and at idle. Valve stem seals tend to be smoke on start up, esspecially when the engine is cold. Piston rings would produce smoke under boost.
Good luck with the warrenty, when mine went it was not covered as it was put down to wear and tear, I was not very happy to say the least :(, fingers crossed you fare better better than me.
pixiguru
02-09-2008, 13:02
Thanks everyone i'll let you know the out come later on today but by the symptoms described above say turbo seals then i'm thinkin its that ohhhhh nooooo!!!!! My first astra and its broken 3 weeks after buying it lol maybe i should go back to the corsa lol not!!!