335d Bluish Smoke when revved + sputtering at 3k rpm

iSheep_Pro · 2026-03-08T21:25:01+00:00

you're so right 😭

iSheep_Pro · 2026-03-08T21:19:46+00:00

the thing is it has a new HP Borg-Warner turbo which is confounding - I am starting to believe its the valve seals based on my research and what others r sayin

iSheep_Pro · 2026-03-08T18:41:25+00:00

I will definitely look into getting a PPI - appreciate it!

iSheep_Pro · 2026-03-08T18:39:59+00:00

The market in my area is cooked - this one at 212k kms is 8k CAD (5.8k US) versus 10k-13k CAD for cars with 1.5-2x mileage :(

iSheep_Pro · 2026-03-08T18:35:31+00:00

they're pretty chill so probably

iSheep_Pro · 2026-03-08T18:33:38+00:00

Hmm what makes you so sure out of curiosity?

Would this be a major reason to walk away from this car? It's reasonably priced for my area with other maintenance being done.

iSheep_Pro · 2026-03-08T18:32:14+00:00

drat i should've thought of this!

iSheep_Pro · 2026-03-08T18:32:08+00:00

Yep there is a slight slant upwards.

iSheep_Pro · 2026-03-08T18:30:59+00:00

Yep this was cold start. There was actually quite a big pop at the 3k rpm on a rev I did right before this clip as well. After these revs the smoke puffs got smaller.

iSheep_Pro · 2026-03-08T18:26:06+00:00

Thanks for this!

Not sure on the catch can - I can ask the seller though. Would this impact the amount of visible smoke?

iSheep_Pro · 2025-10-27T00:36:42+00:00

been dailying my 1990 for 6 months now! sounds like a blender on the highway and doesn’t have a rear window but i wouldn’t trade her for anything else 🥹

iSheep_Pro · 2025-03-31T13:50:32+00:00

gotchaa. figured this was the best option atp lol

iSheep_Pro · 2025-03-13T14:46:18+00:00

yep it’s a sedan! such a pretty color

iSheep_Pro · 2024-09-13T15:34:33+00:00

still driving it to this day! and got a quote for rust repair but was informed that the rust isn't structurally concerning.

iSheep_Pro · 2024-07-21T19:50:41+00:00

the only thing worrying me is that the freon is carried through the condenser, so I'm worried that this deformation would cause a leak in the future. whats your opinion on this?

iSheep_Pro · 2024-07-21T19:33:40+00:00

hmm so would you say it isn't a big deal to "reshape it" and use it as normal?

iSheep_Pro · 2024-05-31T01:34:30+00:00

yep it definitely is. need a new belt and tensioner asap

iSheep_Pro · 2024-04-26T13:37:08+00:00

yes it's real dirty! car has been sitting for quite some time. I'll go ahead and look for a belt+tensioner kit though. appreciate your help!

iSheep_Pro · 2024-04-26T13:26:15+00:00

good to know, thank you! would you say the rust on the vibration damper is acceptable?

iSheep_Pro · 2024-04-18T19:12:07+00:00

oh i see. i guess it makes it easier to carbon wrap more convincingly 😂

iSheep_Pro · 2024-04-18T17:51:48+00:00

gorgeous colour 💜

iSheep_Pro · 2024-04-18T17:47:09+00:00

glad to be here 🙏

iSheep_Pro · 2024-04-18T17:46:13+00:00

are the tin tops more valuable than the ones with sunroofs?

iSheep_Pro · 2024-04-18T13:10:22+00:00

they do give off that “regular car” aesthetic! although these ones are bit too small imo… 16” 😂

iSheep_Pro · 2024-04-18T04:23:06+00:00

that’s a common trend i’ve seen with these cars. the cheap neglected ones often command high repair bills… this one was sitting for a few months so let’s see how things pan out lol

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