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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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less power, more smoke

Hey guys,

I have seen more smoke coming out than usual. My boost is 19 at WOT. At 1/2 to 3/4 throttle I am at 14. My fuel mileage has also gone down especially when towing.

Could this be injectors??

Help me.

Thanks
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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changed the fuel filter lately?
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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Possibly gottin into some cruddy fuel. How r your EGT's?
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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Also check for boost leaks.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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Check the shaft play on your turbo. Those are correct symptoms for this too.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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I have changed the fuel filter not to long ago, but I have used some bio and I guess I should change it again.

EGT's are good. even pulling 6K I rarely get past 1200. usally 1100

I checked the turbo. There is a little play side to side, but it does not hit the side of the turbo.

Keep it coming and thanks
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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I second a boost leak. Check all of your boots, especially the lower passenger...the AC line likes to rub thin spots in them.
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