1986 Daihatsu Charade Gray smoke from exhaust

1986 DAIHATSU CHARADE
304,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MARKATTY
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Hi there,

I drive a charade g11 turbo. I have just has a carby overhaul as there was a crack in the grommit and was leaking fuel when i drove. Since fixing this the car now smokes out the exhaust. It is a gray smoke that smells very strong of engine (most the best description but that what it smells of). It smokes more when i am idle at the light and smokes a lot when i stay on the bite at traffic lights. I hope this is enough information to try and get some answers. Im praying its nothing too serious.
May 27, 2010 at 4:39 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like coolant is leaking into the turbocharger
May 27, 2010 at 6:05 AM
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