PineyLGT805 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 My 05 Subaru LGT w/ 112,000 miles has been smelling like warm or burnt coolant after daily drives from the turbo bay. Occasionally up a 5% grade in town i get an even more perfuse odor of burnt coolant. Just recently i have noticed smoke coming from my turbo bay every now and then. I noticed a leaky hose going to the intercooler (Pic 1) and burnt coolant just below the leak. there also seems to be some discoloration, maybe a possible head gasket leak around the cylinder closest to passenger (Pic 2). PIC 1 http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/pineyLGT805/4a013b77.jpg PIC 2 http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/pineyLGT805/0-1.jpg I just fired her up and let her warm up a little. Gave her some revs and a little bit of white smoke came out... I know white smoke is the tell all of head gasket replacements, but usually i've seen a lot of smoke not a little. Also the Engine Temp seems to stay normal and no codes or ECL's Anyways, I may have my finger on the problem but a little reassurance from my fellow subie owners would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 white smoke out the exhaust may be just condensation, it's normal. The oil smell could be a leaking valve cover gasket leaking. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5GT_dude Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 white smoke and/or burning smell could be grease from CV boots hitting UP heatshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 valve cover gasket and replace the clamp on that hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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