Is this normal or is there a problem?

[Spaniel1287]

When im drivin my 95 Talon TSI FWD Automatic everything runs great except for this minor (might be major but i dunno) problem that i see. When I get on my car alot and floor it i can look out my rear view mirror and see a good amount of exhaust gas looking smoke come out as im hittin teh pedal to the medal. Is this a problem or is it normal becuase my rpms are liek at 5 and 6000 so it just does it. ALso it is liek 40º-50º where I live right now? Any help please?

 

[Quasimondo]

Not enough information here. What kind of modifications (if any) do you have? Do you have a logger to log with? We need more info.

 

[Spaniel1287]

No my car is totally stock. I just want to know if thats normal for like a gust of smoke to come out ur exhaust when u floor it. I am gettin an Apexi N1 Downpipe and full 3" stainless steel exhaust here in the next few weeks u think that will help it or what?

 

[Lunch_Box]

What color is the smoke?

 

[Spaniel1287]

The smoke is a sort of whiteish color

 

[Lunch_Box]

White smoke usually means that antifreeze is getting into the exhaust which usually means your head gasket is gone.

 

[oldman]

Unburnt oil can sometimes seem whitish, this is what I would do:

1. Inspect the turbo for shaftplay, check licp and ic for oil.

2. Do a compression test, dry and wet. This will give you some indications whether rings or HG are in play.

If 1 and 2 yield nothing, I would say valve seals may be in question. Good luck.