Vararam installed, now she smokes...LITERALLY!!!
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Vararam installed, now she smokes...LITERALLY!!!
Got my Vararam installed today with the K&N filter. Started it afterward and just let it run for a bit. After a bit, I noticed smoke coming from the exhaust like on a cold day, but it was 75 outside. This is definitely NOT normal, at least to me. Checked the gauges, everything looked good, nothing on the DIC. All I can figure is maybe the smoke is from a little of the oil on the filter maybe being sucked in and burned. Anybody else have or heard of this happen? Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Dave
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Dave
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David,
If indeed it is from your K&N filter and it is substantial enough to be seen out the exhaust, I would suspect that you have probably oiled your Mass airflow sensor which will affect your tuning. If your maf is oiled it will need to be cleaned.
If indeed it is from your K&N filter and it is substantial enough to be seen out the exhaust, I would suspect that you have probably oiled your Mass airflow sensor which will affect your tuning. If your maf is oiled it will need to be cleaned.
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Originally Posted by Old Timer
I would suspect that you have probably oiled your Mass airflow sensor which will affect your tuning. If your maf is oiled it will need to be cleaned.
You may have way too much oil on the K&N. Must be sucking it in the engine and burning it off.
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Originally Posted by Old Timer
David,
If indeed it is from your K&N filter and it is substantial enough to be seen out the exhaust, I would suspect that you have probably oiled your Mass airflow sensor which will affect your tuning. If your maf is oiled it will need to be cleaned.
If indeed it is from your K&N filter and it is substantial enough to be seen out the exhaust, I would suspect that you have probably oiled your Mass airflow sensor which will affect your tuning. If your maf is oiled it will need to be cleaned.
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I would removed and inspect the MAF and airbridge thoroughly.
I have never experienced this issue but it stands to reason there would
be residue or evidence of the oil being pulled through these components.
Good luck getting this resolved!
I have never experienced this issue but it stands to reason there would
be residue or evidence of the oil being pulled through these components.
Good luck getting this resolved!
Last edited by ericwf1; Aug 23, 2004 at 12:11 AM.
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