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Old 07-18-2010, 09:02 AM   #1
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Angry Boxster smoking! Tech has no idea!

I am very lost and extremely frustrated. I really hope someone has an idea or clue--

I was driving my '97 2.5 one day when i decided to give the gas pedal a punch . Smoke piled out the exhaust as if i had packed the muffler and manifolds with dry brush. Cars stopped, people honked, and everyone ran up to make sure there wasn't a fire.

I had the car towed to my Porsche Tech (independent). He changed all oil separators and still had no luck. After another few days of trying to figure out the issue (without taking apart the engine)...he removed the muffler. Its MUCH better, yet still smokes on occasion. Under load, going up a hill, acceleration (occasionally)--the smoke starts again.

After a lot of time and money, i figured i would ask you all. Thanks for your read.
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Old 07-18-2010, 09:19 AM   #2
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i guess the mufflers still had/has oil in it...maybe the intake also...try to clean/wash things out or let it idle for a while
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Old 07-18-2010, 10:25 AM   #3
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It has idled for a good 7 hours (over time). It seems to be better, but whenever i think the problem has been fixed...it blows a lot of smoke.
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Old 07-18-2010, 10:29 AM   #4
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its oil smoke and not water ?
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Old 07-18-2010, 10:56 AM   #5
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Its oil. I just let it idle for 30 minutes. It smoked on start up then slowed down. I just took it for a drive. 2 minutes down the road it started to smoke...i live on a hill...on the way back up the hill the smoke was so extreme i couldn't see anything behind me. It drives perfect. No check engine light. UGH.
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Old 07-18-2010, 11:10 AM   #6
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is there a way to disco the aos and drive the car ?
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