smoke coming through the TMIC scoop

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    I was watching fireworks a bit ago. Stopped the car under a street light. Shut it down, turned off the lights. I could see a bit of smoke coming through the TMIC scoop. Since it's an 02 WRX with only 36k, I was a bit concerned. This thing is not modified at all. I brought it home quickly. A little looking showed that there seems to be an oil leak somewhere. Just above the turbo intake tube there is another hose that goes from the intake pipe to somwhere I can't see. I'm sure it's a recirculate pipe. Anyways, there is some oil near that. I think it was moist near the hot turbo and smoked a bit. Any idea what that could be? Thanks

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    Derek
     
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    what color was the smoke that was comming out of the hoodscoop?
     
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    hmmm.....from experience take the TMIC off and you'll find your answer...for me i found out it was a cooler line that was leaking....but check for any residue ontop of the engine block....
     
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    Not sure what color the smoke was. It was dark and I was under a dim street light.

    I am going to take the intercooler off this weekend and check things out. Anybody want to help (drink beer)?

    Derek
     
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    hi my name is warranty, dont void me
     
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    Warranty is no longer available. The car has 36,500 miles and is already 3 months over 3 years.

    Besides, there is nothing modified on this car.
     
    predavore, Jul 8, 2005
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    You still have your 60k powertrain warranty.
     
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    there is alot of crud down there arround the blowby hardline....
     
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    Tom,

    I was told that the 60k powertrain warranty only covered things that were internal to the engine and transmission. I'm not saying that this isn't caused by an internal failure. I just don't want to take it in and get a $200 bill for a $20 gasket.

    Is there any documentation on what is covered under the 60k warranty?

    Thanks,
    Derek
     
    predavore, Jul 11, 2005
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    I was under the assumption that the powertrain warranty covered everything on the engine (except the turbo, I believe) and the tranny. I'll check my warranty book when I get a chance and look at the details.

    Good luck! Hopefully, this gets fixed soon. :D
     
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