2.3 turbo

racinmason351 · 04-24-1999, 11:32 AM

smoke comes from tailpipe when engine is shut off.what could be causing this?what can i check?thank you.

Jett · 06-06-1999, 12:47 PM

if you have the 2.3T.

you really need to leave the car on and let it idle so the oil can flow through the turbo and let it cool down a little. As for the smoke it is because of the turbo, you may have worn bearings.

take a look at this site, lots of help here.

www.turboford.org

04-24-1999, 11:32 AM	#1
racinmason351 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: walhalla,sc.,usa Posts: 3	2.3 turbo smoke comes from tailpipe when engine is shut off.what could be causing this?what can i check?thank you.

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06-06-1999, 12:47 PM	#2
Jett Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Tallahassee, Fl., US Posts: 130	if you have the 2.3T. you really need to leave the car on and let it idle so the oil can flow through the turbo and let it cool down a little. As for the smoke it is because of the turbo, you may have worn bearings. take a look at this site, lots of help here. www.turboford.org