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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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My car is burning a little oil (expected after cam change). I have been suggested to look into a breather valve that will go right over the oil cap. Has anyone done this?
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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I got the Breather that replaces the cap
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http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant.m...y_Code=VTUNDER
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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Why would you say that buring oil after a cam change is expected? I have never seen a motor with a cam swap start to burn oil and that be normal. Just my thoughts. Don't mean any harm.!!
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Its probably getting sucked into the intake.Alot of right ups on catch cans.........................Paul
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Originally Posted by YOUNG
Why would you say that buring oil after a cam change is expected? I have never seen a motor with a cam swap start to burn oil and that be normal. Just my thoughts. Don't mean any harm.!!
couild be a valve seal/guide issue
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 08:53 AM
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Why would you say that buring oil after a cam change is expected? I have never seen a motor with a cam swap start to burn oil and that be normal. Just my thoughts. Don't mean any harm.!!
Forgot the other part of the mod. I also installed longtubes. The smoking has decreased since they have been "broken in." My car has always burned a little oil. I guess I just notice it more now. Don't get my wrong, it's not clouds of smoke. Just a little puff here and there while at a stop.
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