We've just fitted a new Turbo after the car has been sat for over a year, probably only been run twice in a year, with a max distance driven of 6 miles and the car now continues to smoke, although it is a different pattern of smoke. We think it could be condensation in the large exhaust, as the car is very damp at the moment (been stored outside for 9 months). Just wondering if anyone else thinks that this is condensation?
Ideally we'd take the car for a long drive but with no MOT or tax this is not an option. We need it to stop smoking for it to pass its MOT.
Here's a bit more info on the car's "smokey" history.
Jun-11 - car fitted with new (second hand) T25 Turbo to stop smoking (smoke stopped).
Aug-11 - car blew on a track day - suspected head gasket failure.
Sept-11 - new head gasket fitted, car ran for 150 miles, but then started to smoke again.
Dec-11 - new performance head fitted with gasket. Car continued to smoke.
Feb-12 - car moved to lock up.
Feb-12 > Aug-12 lots of diagnosis, compression test gave good results.
Oct-12 - Turbo checked and found to be faulty. Confirmed by turbo specialist.
Feb-13 - new turbo fitted - still smoking, but completely different pattern e.g constant and white & steamy.
After fitting the turbo yesterday we ran the car for 10 - 20 minutes but it smoked constantly. The amount of use the car has had in the last 18 months really is minimal, possibly only 20 miles and after a new head and new turbo.
So, does it just need running for a long time, or should we expect something else to be wrong with it? How long do you think it could take before all the condensation is gone from the system.
Thanks