White smoke, gas smell, and water out exhaust pipe

[paintdude258]

Originally Posted by Dzmitry

Does your new oil have a different viscosity than the last?

It did not. Same oil. I am using xl 5w-30 synthetic for boosted vehicles from Amsoil.

[jflogerzi]

Originally Posted by paintdude258

Intercooler did not get cleaned. Would it/does it need it?

I am not an expert but I think it's recommend after a blown engine. I think some residue can get into it. But might want to do some research

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[Dzmitry]

Originally Posted by paintdude258

It did not. Same oil. I am using xl 5w-30 synthetic for boosted vehicles from Amsoil.

I see. In any case, as stated earlier, white smoke typically refers to coolant burning off. The hazy mixture you speak of also seems to point in that direction - head gasket failure.

EDIT: So how about the coolant then. Any loss there?

[tomm.brz]

Originally Posted by paintdude258

I don't understand your question.

Sorry
wanted to write

you should take a log

[Capt Spaulding]

Marble cake oil is an indicator of water getting into the oil. Another vote for head gasket. That said, chocolate swirl oil is a lot better that metal flake.

[Grady]

Originally Posted by paintdude258

Intercooler did not get cleaned. Would it/does it need it?

If the engine just blew then intercooler should be good, If when the engine blew the turbo compressor failed then the parts of the compressor would contaminate the intercooler. What exactly failed on your engine?

[paintdude258]

Originally Posted by Dzmitry

I see. In any case, as stated earlier, white smoke typically refers to coolant burning off. The hazy mixture you speak of also seems to point in that direction - head gasket failure.

EDIT: So how about the coolant then. Any loss there?

When I first started running the car after installing the new motor, I was loosing coolant. Turns out, there were three hoses that were either missing clamps or the clamps were not tightened down enough, causing coolant drips. The aftermarket radiator cap I had was also not sealing correctly, allowing coolant to bypass it. I havent run the car much since addressing these leaks, so I am honestly not sure if the coolant level is still dropping.

[paintdude258]

Originally Posted by Grady

If the engine just blew then intercooler should be good, If when the engine blew the turbo compressor failed then the parts of the compressor would contaminate the intercooler. What exactly failed on your engine?

Spun a bearing. Turbo was sent off to Precision to get refreshed. They found no major issues with the turbo, so they replaced all the replaceables and sent it back.

[Dzmitry]

Originally Posted by paintdude258

When I first started running the car after installing the new motor, I was loosing coolant. Turns out, there were three hoses that were either missing clamps or the clamps were not tightened down enough, causing coolant drips. The aftermarket radiator cap I had was also not sealing correctly, allowing coolant to bypass it. I havent run the car much since addressing these leaks, so I am honestly not sure if the coolant level is still dropping.

I would look into that. Because either oil or coolant disappearing would be huge indications of what is likely the case.

[paintdude258]

**UPDATE**

Took my car to an engine shop and they believe that under boost pressure, I am floating the heads, causing coolant to enter the combustion chamber, leading to the white smoke.

They are going to upgrade the head gasket and install ARP head studs.

The verdict seems logical. Anyone else have experience with such an occurrence?

[Capt Spaulding]

Not personally, but you're not the first to report receiving that diagnosis.

[paintdude258]

Originally Posted by Capt Spaulding

Not personally, but you're not the first to report receiving that diagnosis.

Thats good to know. I did a search, but didnt find anything that talked about such an occurrence.