[Vwdiesel] Smoke has cleared

Libbybapa at wmconnect.com Libbybapa at wmconnect.com
Mon Nov 8 22:47:31 EST 2004


In a message dated 11/8/04 8:42:18 PM US Mountain Standard Time, 
LBaird119 at aol.com writes:


>   It's real noticeable!  If it feels like you're running about 140W and no 
> clearance on your pistons and bearings...  ;-)  Usually takes about 3 to 4 
> minutes on a cool morning.  COLD mornings are a bit worse and last 
> longer.  About as soon as the temp gauge starts to move things seem 
> to suddenly free up.  Probably has as much to do with warmer engine 
> making hotter exhaust (better combustion and just plain hotter too) as 
> anything else.  Hotter exhaust makes for more expansion of the "air" 
> making more volume, making the turbo spin faster.  :-)  Faster turbo 
> is GOOD. 
> 

PHEW!  The sky isn't falling!?!
Andrew


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