[jeeve.x]

Hello everyone. On two separate occasions I have noticed excessive amount of white smoke pouring out of the driver side exhaust (golf tee mod) not so much on the passenger side on startup in the morning after the car has been sitting overnight. Lasted for around 20 seconds and it all went away, no smoke when the car warmed up and started to move.

I have no mods done to the exhaust and there were faint oil burning smell, so I guess there is a leak somewhere. If there is a leak, why doesn't it happen every time I start the car in the morning? These two instances were weeks apart. Where could the leak possibly be? Valve cover gasket? Any help? Thanks a lot!

[jeeve.x]

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[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Is it possible it's just moisture burning off and the smell of oil is really just the smell of gas that hasn't been burned thoroughly since the car / catalytic converter isn't warmed up fully?

[Rob@RBTurbo]

There are numerous issues with this platform that can lead to smoking. However a new one that I have been pointed to is the poor design of the front oil return line. I am really beginning to believe that it could be the culprit on some vehicles with a left side only smoking exhaust, and thus am in the middle of redesigning a custom front oil return line to see where it takes us.

Rob

[jeeve.x]

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Is it possible it's just moisture burning off and the smell of oil is really just the smell of gas that hasn't been burned thoroughly since the car / catalytic converter isn't warmed up fully?

Thanks Jeff, I really hope that's the case.

[jeeve.x]

Originally Posted by Rob@RBTurbo

There are numerous issues with this platform that can lead to smoking. However a new one that I have been pointed to is the poor design of the front oil return line. I am really beginning to believe that it could be the culprit on some vehicles with a left side only smoking exhaust, and thus am in the middle of redesigning a custom front oil return line to see where it takes us.

Rob

Do keep us posted on this one Rob. In the meantime, what do you suggest that I do? The smoke was back this morning.

[prepster]

Originally Posted by Rob@RBTurbo

There are numerous issues with this platform that can lead to smoking. However a new one that I have been pointed to is the poor design of the front oil return line. I am really beginning to believe that it could be the culprit on some vehicles with a left side only smoking exhaust, and thus am in the middle of redesigning a custom front oil return line to see where it takes us.

Rob

Hey Rob, I just went to the dealer and they said I have a leak on the oil return line and that the gaskets need to be replaced. Do you know of any diagrams/blown up engine pictures that can help me locate the return line since there seems to be quite a few surrounding the turbo…thanks