idle causing smoke from hood scoop!!!!

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06-29-2004, 12:38 AM

02silversuby

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idle causing smoke from hood scoop!!!!

I was at a stop light i noticed that there was a very light smoke coming from my hood smelled like water and coolent. engine temp was fine tho. Got home and the coolent take was empty. could that be my problem?

-Adam

06-29-2004, 12:45 AM

MeshmeZ

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filling your coolant might be a good place to start.. and then check that it isnt leaking.

06-29-2004, 04:28 AM

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There is obviously a leak somewhere, this isn't normal. Is your car stock or have you done any mods, particularly the turbo. After a turbo install/swap it's not unusual to have leaks from the turbo coolant lines, check there. Also check all other hoses that carry coolant, as well as the radiator itself.

06-29-2004, 10:08 PM

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thanks guys i put coolent in it and seems to be ok now.

just need to keep a eye on it.

-Adam

06-29-2004, 10:12 PM

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30000 miles and three different turbos and I have never seen my resivior dry. I take a long look for any leaks.

06-29-2004, 10:43 PM

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I have never seen a puddle of water or anything under my car. anyway it can be burning it up?

-Adam

06-29-2004, 11:57 PM

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Check around the coolent lines for that dirty brown look of burnt coolent or dusty green if it evaporated at cooler temperatures. It should be pretty obviously from the amount you said went out.