What were all your gauges showing when this happened? It doesn't sound good but the white smoke could have been steam and it may just be a cracked head.
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What were all your gauges showing when this happened? It doesn't sound good but the white smoke could have been steam and it may just be a cracked head.
If it's disintegrated normally means it has gotten way to hot. I'd be interested to see the state of the intake manifold. I just hope that the heat has killed the head and not melted or cracked a piston. The fact it's #3 is very concerning.Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
ok great, i can answer all that.Quote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
boost was around the 18-20psi mark, EGT @ around 470degc
most of the smoke from the engine bay came from the hose at the bottom of the catch can blowing off (due to the catch can filling up with oil) and blowing oil all over the side of the motor. there was a real burned smell in the bay when i was finally ina safe place to pop the hood. the motor still runs, but its super super rough and white smoke comes out of the exhaust. i didnt see if the radiator was down on water but i know that the motor lost a ship load of oil it went from full to below empty when the NRMA mech tried to start it to do his initial diagnosis.
whats so concerning about number 3?Quote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
In its infinite history 3 & 4 are generally the pots that either melt or crack. Your white smoke explanation worries me and points towards the engine unfortunately. I really hope I'm wrong mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by rusty_nail
ok im not fussed mate, obviously i will be more dissapointed, but regardless the bloody thing has to be fixed. thanks for the advice though, its really appreciated. when i know more ill be posting it up on here. question though, the EGTs were that hot from what i believe? the rings/pistons wouldnt be likely to melt at those temps would they? especially considering i was on the road for not even 5 mins so the motor hadnt been workign that hard prior to it going kaput?Quote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
btw i have to drive home now and broke my smart phone on monday(im have a great luck streak of late) ill check this thread later tonight, sorry if i cant answer any questions till then.
470 is getting up there but this is post turbo you can't really tell what each individual cylinder is running at. It is possible that if the intake is gunked up around cylinders then that particular cylinder will run hotter than the rest without you knowingQuote:
Originally Posted by rusty_nail
yep fair enough, oh well i think he said he was going to pull more bits off it and see what actual damage there is in it, will just have to wait till he dismisses all speculation and has a clear cut answer on what the problem is.Quote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
That sucks Nic, here's hoping it's a repair on the easier side. Is the valve still in one piece, just blocked or stuck open, or are there bits missing?
Far out Nico, you're a calm little cookie mate. If that was me i would be farking killing people....just sayin
Let me know if you need anything mate but nothing out of my engine,thank you!...LOL