28/01/10 09:47 AM28/01/10 09:47 AM #1 Hi guys just had a Earls filter & oil turbo line fitted to my BF XR6T & notice after a 5-10 minute run that smoke is coming out from under the bonnet so opened it up & notice the smoke is coming from down near dump pipe & cat, it doesn't smell like motor oil BUT a rubber burning smell has anyone had this problem, I'm taking it back to my mechanic tomorrow to get him to check it out, Not bloody happy as it didn't have this problem before any help would be appreciate.Cheers,Jaymen
28/01/10 11:55 AM28/01/10 11:55 AM #2 they probably spilt oil on turbo when removing oil line off the turbo mate and was burning after getting up to tempture.. take it back and get them to check just to be sure..
28/01/10 11:17 PM28/01/10 11:17 PM #4 Author Just got back from my motor mechanic this morning & he said when he fitted the turbo oil line he flush the coolant as well & some of the coolant got caught behind the heat shields which was causing all the smoke & smell, thank god it was just that & nothing major, I can't tell you the size hose but ETM sells these if you ask he should be able to tell you the size.Cheers
29/01/10 12:22 AM29/01/10 12:22 AM #5 Can't wait to get a replacement oil line, just waiting for ETM to get back to me. Does't seem like he has been on the forum for quite a while. Glad there was nothing major wrong with your setup.
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