Soda Popinski Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I have an invidia catted high flow downpipe. Tonight I pulled into the driveway and noticed wisps of smoke coming out of the hood vent. I had been driving pretty hard on the way home but didn't notice until I let the car idle in the driveway. I tried looking to see if there was anything spilled on it but the engine bay was pretty hot and all I could see was what looked like the downpipe had smoke or steam coming off of the outside. there are no holes in the downpipe or exhaust leaks. The heat shield partially blocked my view. All vitals in the ecu and thermostats read normal. this is the first time I noticed it. any ideas? could something have been sucked up under the engine bay and melted to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Axle boot in ok shape? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwinghammer Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 AC condensation dipping onto the pipe? Did it smell? Did the cheat get in there and pour mountain dew all over it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTurbo Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Axle boot in ok shape? this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 It didnt smell like oil. Kinda like plastic but not as stinky. Smoke was very white. Axle boot. Hm. I did notice a bit of shimmy lately when i put the car in reverse. Not rumble strip magnitude though. Is there a way to quickly tell? 75000 miles on the od. Is this safe to drive on until i get an appointment if i keep it in limp mode?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I would bet that it is the cv boot as well. The heat from the down-pipe usually makes the boot prone to cracking. You can drive it awhile before you throw all the grease out of the boot. I would, however get it fixed. If you want to check it, crawl under the car and see if the cv boot has grease on it as well as the under side of the down-pipe. If this is indeed the issue, you will see the grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 It's "safe" to drive, but I'd get it fixed ASAP. In general, you want to keep things that can burn off of pipes that can get very hot. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Ordered the axle for 100 from advance auto. Comes w boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Did you confirm the boot was torn? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 ya there was a big pile of grease on the driveway too this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Dang, that was a good guess then! [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 For any turbo Subaru its a good idea to keep an eye on the passenger side axle. The DP dries out the CV boot and it rips. Can't tell you how many we see ripped up. Good catch though. - Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Hmm, I should check this when I get a chance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 ya mine was split wide open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 They go fast. Subie has a tendency to clamp the straps poorly too and grease flings out past the straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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