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I am in the process of removing the turbo/manifold.. but for some reason... i can't take the manifold out, because of the bracket on the right side of the engine that holds all the belts etc... Can I remove this or loosen it so i can wedge in/out the manifold? The manifold's edge is just hitting...

So the smoking isn't headgasket or piston valve related right? I removed the BOV, next step is to replace all the blown turbo gaskets. Turbo seals should be ok, because it's not blowing BLACK smoke am I correct in saying this? What else could it be then! My mates theory, the exhaust leaks cause...

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I've done the compression test.. Don't know if I did it with full accuracy as Im not sure whether what would affect the reading.. Used a Supercheap Compression gauge (screw type). 1-4 (from left to right from the front) - 160 160 163 156 Does this remind you of the hairline crack in the gasket...

I have checked the spark plugs, they were fine.. All dry, and slightly carbon deposited, but nothing out of the ordinary.. Besides I put brand new ones in! I will get rid of the BOV and block it all off tonight to see whether that makes a difference, as it seems that everything is pointing back...

So best bet to get a compression test done! Thanks for the heads up, will try to pin point the problem over the weekend! Would a leaky BOV cause such symptoms as well? I'm thinking that the BOV does feel a bit funny, sometimes it would open properly (WOOSH) sometimes it'll just flutter (not...

:O Head gasket? There definately isn't any water in the oil or anything like that, and wouldn't a blown headgasket give you decrease in power dramatically? There are a few blown gaskets which I will replace this week usual exhaust - manifold/turbo in/out.. The car still drives pretty well...

Hi guys, New to the Evo world (GSR rather). Mate's recently purchased a evo III GSR mock (original CE lancer with engine conver with FRP bits). Basically, has problems, and would like to hear from the experts with the 4G93T engine (1.8L). Modifications include: - AVC-R - No setting. - SAFC-II...