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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Unhappy Blue Smoke- Help needed

I have a 1998 Z28 Camaro that I recently put LT's on and an ORY. Ever since then it has had blue smoke coming out of the exhaust this only happens after i get on it and once in a while while i am pulling away from a stop light. It does it slightly if i rev it in neutral as well. I am wondering if this is caused by not having cats or if this something that is normal without cats? Should i be expecting to rebuild the motor? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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LTs will smoke some after the initial install. mine was under the hood though. didn't notice any exiting the exhaust and def wasn't blue.
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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Checked the PCV valve and it is bad. I will replace that and hopefully it will help. Any other info you guys might have would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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sounds like the valve guide seals are worn
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