westy66 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 i just installed a catless uppipe and downpipe last night. on the way home there was smoke billowing out from under the hood. i was quessing its from the new piping and should happen for a few heat cycles. i thought this was from the catted Perrin downpipe, but its definately coming from the uppipe. i have a Prodrive with the flex joint. ive worked on many cars over the years and know what new exhausts smell like and expect a 'little' smoke, but this is strange. anyone else experience this? TIA, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy66 Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 oops, forgot to sub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 did you wrap the UP? or use an excessive amount PBblaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 probably just oil from the install burning off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalboaT4 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I had the great smell of PB blaster burning off for the first 50 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy66 Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 *sigh* well.... its not PB Blaster. i wish it was. heres a new thread i made with some pictures.... http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/tell-me-im-leaking-oilii-140373.html?p=2997604#post2997604 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 ouch... doesn't look good. Good luck with getting it fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I think you broke the cam cover while taking the old uppipe out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moncur_6 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Just installed Invidia UP/Catted DP, mine smoked for like 1 or 2 cycles because of the oil I used for the install-breaking the bolts loose. Probably nothing to worry about, wait a while before you think you broke something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 the OP started two threads. Seems he probably broke the half moon shaped cam cover. He was looking for a replacement last post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy66 Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 yes, sorry about the dual threads. i havnt verified that i actually broke the plugs, but im sure i did as i didnt need any PB Blaster. everything came off easy. i should have just ordered everything from Fred Beans. my stupid ass local dealer said last thursday that he would have them today. and now today says, "they were redirected from the west coast" and i wont have them til thursday. everyone on the west side of cleveland knows when ANYONE at Ganley Subaru/VW is lying because their mouths are moving!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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