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00 ss with h/c/i 44k miles and oil smokes when Im down in it

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Old 03-14-2011, 09:35 AM
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Default 00 ss with h/c/i 44k miles and oil smokes when Im down in it

Car is real nice patriot heads nice size cam ls6 intak underpully longtubes basic bolt on car why does it oil smoke when im down in it the car only has 44k on it i wouldnt think it would be rings any suggestions
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Look around your TB for oil residue. It may be your PCV system. And just because it is clean doesn't mean it's not your PCV. You may have to pull the TB and have a look. If the IM is not wet inside do a compression or leakdown test.
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Had the same. Ended up being the valve seal.
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