[hobieboy]

I'm chasing an occasional smoking problem that I suspect its either my turbo starting to fail or I broke some rings or valve seal/stems so want to ask...

If the turbo failed, should I get LOTS of smokes and ALL the time?

I'm going to have a leak down & compression next week but in the meantime...

a) I tested the scavenge pump & its keep up with oil flow.
b) No signs of oil anywhere unless its deep inside the muffler where I can't see
c) I checked intercooler intake & its dry
d) I seem to get smoke whenever I get on boost (ok - not sure if smoke starts when I get on boost or lift)
e) I can smell exhaust thru the window; not burning oil smell but exhaust
f) Car still pulls strongly

Any guess or suggestions before leak down test?

thanks!