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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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Now that I am pushing more boost I noticed my engine stinks more than it used too. I was afraid I might have popped a head gasket but the oil looks fine (no water). Any ideas?
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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Making more heat???
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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The more boost you put in the more engine pressure you create as some compression gases will escape the rings and try and pressurize the crankcase. At high load there is probably a significant increase in visible "smoke" from the engine breather tube. It's nothing to worry about as long as the engine breather doesn't get plugged up.
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by mhuppertz
Now that I am pushing more boost I noticed my engine stinks more than it used too. I was afraid I might have popped a head gasket but the oil looks fine (no water). Any ideas?

How much boost are you pushing?
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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I found the problem, and I am extra stupid!
I had forgotten to pull one of the radiator blockers out before I headed up the hill!
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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I found the problem, and I am extra stupid!
I had forgotten to pull one of the radiator blockers out before I headed up the hill!
Would that be the same as an custom designed adjustable pasteboard winter front?
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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Would that be the same as an custom designed adjustable pasteboard winter front?
It's even more redneck than that. I use two paper sacks folded flat, one on each side of the radiator....
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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Oh, you have the one from J. C. Whitney. I hope you didn't pay more than $64.95.
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