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[nitto13]

Hi everyone! Im new to the SHO gang.Has anyone experienced white smoke coming from the exhaust on your SHO?it happens to my 2011 once a month.the car runs fine and strong.no low coolant or oil leaks.i honestly don't know what else to check.

 

[yaycandy]

Probably just a bit of oil working its way past the shaft seal (turbo internally). Mine smokes all the time and has a bit on the tips every week yet never burns any oil noticeable on the oil dipstick. There are 2 turbos, if the car is running great and dont burn oil then dont worry. Its the twin turbocharged life. I dont think there has ever been a TT engine that is clean running.

 

[SHOdded]

also possible for the pcv valve to play into this. ford tsb remedy was a new valve cover.

"Complete" List of TSB's for your 2010-2012 SHO - Page 2

"Complete" List of TSB's for your 2010-2012 SHO - Page 2

www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com

 

[yaycandy]

My theory has always been thats maybe some of the gunk in the intake valves causes it when it flows in with the air. Only takes a very little spec of oil to make a good bit of smoke. And at 30k miles when i looked at mine they were very dirty in a short amount of time. Use a catchcan but still run crc intake valve turbo cleaner through the intake at every oilchange. Catchcan gets id say half of it but still needs a good spray down. Or add a meth jet

 

[nitto13]

also possible for the pcv valve to play into this. ford tsb remedy was a new valve cover.

"Complete" List of TSB's for your 2010-2012 SHO - Page 2

"Complete" List of TSB's for your 2010-2012 SHO - Page 2

www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com

The car does have 138,000 miles.im definitely going to check that.

 

[nitto13]

Probably just a bit of oil working its way past the shaft seal (turbo internally). Mine smokes all the time and has a bit on the tips every week yet never burns any oil noticeable on the oil dipstick. There are 2 turbos, if the car is running great and dont burn oil then dont worry. Its the twin turbocharged life. I dont think there has ever been a TT engine that is clean running.

Thanks,I was at the stop light and all of a sudden the car started to **** at idle and smoke puffed out the exhaust for a few seconds.after that the car was acting normal.

 

[jman1200]

Thanks,I was at the stop light and all of a sudden the car started to **** at idle and smoke puffed out the exhaust for a few seconds.after that the car was acting normal.

Hairball...

 

[yaycandy]

Thanks,I was at the stop light and all of a sudden the car started to **** at idle and smoke puffed out the exhaust for a few seconds.after that the car was acting normal.

Run crc intake valve and turbo cleaner through it. Then get some techron concentrate and add it to the tank. For a couple tank fulls. Might need a good cleaning

 

[kiddg323]

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[nitto13]

So guys,I found the problem,turbo near the fan is done for.found oil inside the plastic tubes.i also found the nut hanging out in front of the tube lol.

 

[Boochy47]

Damn

 

[BradM]

Are you saying the nut for the turbine wheel was off?

 

[nitto13]

Yes,it was wedged in the plastic thing where you tighten the clamp.

 

[76FoMoCo]

That sucks! Might think about changing both at the same time.

 

[RickyRecon]

That sucks! Might think about changing both at the same time.

I would also add, replace the lines too while you’re at it. If nothing else, the filter screens on the feed lines. I’m convinced those not being replaced, either by laziness, or ignorance, are the main cause of repeated premature turbo failure on these engines.

 

[76FoMoCo]

I would also add, replace the lines too while you’re at it. If nothing else, the filter screens on the feed lines. I’m convinced those not being replaced, either by laziness, or ignorance, are the main cause of repeated premature turbo failure on these engines.

Agreed on the inlet screens! Very easy to clean but most don't know they are there.

 

[nitto13]

That sucks! Might think about changing both at the same time.

Definitely, only thing is should I replace both with the same ones from ford or are there any other ones that are better than stock turbos.

 

[kryptto]

Definitely, only thing is should I replace both with the same ones from ford or are there any other ones that are better than stock turbos.

Depending on your timing - if this car is a daily driver or not - you can send your turbos to be reman - upgraded - however I caution you - you will need to have them tuned by a reliable and competent tuner. For instance Gearhead will upgrade them - BUT will require you to buy their tuning.

Do both as echoed here by others - and I would replace with stock new, stay away from eBay.

 

[Ta2dResqr]

I highly agree those screens are a big issue. Mine were covered when I pulled them out after my rear failed. The turbine shaft on mine broke. They are currently at TurboBay being rebuilt with a Stage 3 and Brad is tuning it when they get back. I was given a 4-5 week lead time. They received them on 6/9 and I was told last week they will be shipping out on 7/7.

 

[76FoMoCo]

I highly agree those screens are a big issue. Mine were covered when I pulled them out after my rear failed. The turbine shaft on mine broke. They are currently at TurboBay being rebuilt with a Stage 3 and Brad is tuning it when they get back. I was given a 4-5 week lead time. They received them on 6/9 and I was told last week they will be shipping out on 7/7.

You will like the pull on the big end of the RPM band