Blue/white smoke coming out of the exhaust.
04-24-2014, 09:01 AM
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Sand on coolest dip stick sounds to me as if someone was tryna stop the leak or from over heating using cheap autozone stuff instead of fixing it correctly. What is the temp have you drove far? Has it overheated
04-24-2014, 01:30 PM
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When you see that sand stuff that definetly tells you the owner before either had a coolest leek problem or overheating problem I would monitor your fluids closely and see if the coolent is disappearing.
04-24-2014, 06:28 PM
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The plugs would have been a good indication if there was a head gasket leak or something getting into one of the cylinders that shouldn't be there. You haven't posted anything remotely helpful or useful in this thread, so why are you here?
Those plugs are not stock and they don't look to be that old. There is also visible oil on the threads of the plugs. Do you know if the car has had any head work done? Perhaps someone changed the valve springs and the valve stem seals, and didn't seat them properly? If the seals aren't seated properly oil will get past them and into the cylinders.
04-24-2014, 11:41 PM
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The plugs would have been a good indication if there was a head gasket leak or something getting into one of the cylinders that shouldn't be there. You haven't posted anything remotely helpful or useful in this thread, so why are you here?
Those plugs are not stock and they don't look to be that old. There is also visible oil on the threads of the plugs. Do you know if the car has had any head work done? Perhaps someone changed the valve springs and the valve stem seals, and didn't seat them properly? If the seals aren't seated properly oil will get past them and into the cylinders.
04-25-2014, 05:30 AM
#51
Sorry didn't read entire post in advance.
And you ABSOLUTELY were correct in changing all fluids. You need to know if those symptoms will reoccur or not. The previous owner may not have changed their fluids ever....
Sure, check casting numbers on the heads first, then pull the valve covers and check for any aftermarket spring kit, usually a good indicator of cam or head work. Then pull intake to check for porting. BEFORE you do all that, perform a proper Leak Down Test. This will tell you alot about whether you have a bad head gasket, rings, or valves. Air can be heard exiting the intake manifold if its top end. Either way you will know which cylinder has problems or not.
How much do you know how the previous owner used the car? Was it a DD or their weekend sports car? Could they have run NOS? If so, more than likely burnt up rings.
Good luck with sorting it out!
And you ABSOLUTELY were correct in changing all fluids. You need to know if those symptoms will reoccur or not. The previous owner may not have changed their fluids ever....
How much do you know how the previous owner used the car? Was it a DD or their weekend sports car? Could they have run NOS? If so, more than likely burnt up rings.
Good luck with sorting it out!
04-25-2014, 04:37 PM
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I believe it was a DD cause the guy didnt seem to know too much about the car. im gonna try to get a leak down test done as soon as possible. coolant level stays the same it doesnt disappear or anything. oil on the other hand does disappear, I have to.add oil every 2-3 weeks.
05-07-2014, 03:48 PM
#53
Sorry didn't read entire post in advance.
And you ABSOLUTELY were correct in changing all fluids. You need to know if those symptoms will reoccur or not. The previous owner may not have changed their fluids ever....
Sure, check casting numbers on the heads first, then pull the valve covers and check for any aftermarket spring kit, usually a good indicator of cam or head work. Then pull intake to check for porting. BEFORE you do all that, perform a proper Leak Down Test. This will tell you alot about whether you have a bad head gasket, rings, or valves. Air can be heard exiting the intake manifold if its top end. Either way you will know which cylinder has problems or not.
How much do you know how the previous owner used the car? Was it a DD or their weekend sports car? Could they have run NOS? If so, more than likely burnt up rings.
Good luck with sorting it out!
And you ABSOLUTELY were correct in changing all fluids. You need to know if those symptoms will reoccur or not. The previous owner may not have changed their fluids ever....
Sure, check casting numbers on the heads first, then pull the valve covers and check for any aftermarket spring kit, usually a good indicator of cam or head work. Then pull intake to check for porting. BEFORE you do all that, perform a proper Leak Down Test. This will tell you alot about whether you have a bad head gasket, rings, or valves. Air can be heard exiting the intake manifold if its top end. Either way you will know which cylinder has problems or not.
How much do you know how the previous owner used the car? Was it a DD or their weekend sports car? Could they have run NOS? If so, more than likely burnt up rings.
Good luck with sorting it out!
05-08-2014, 07:53 AM
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My stock motor used a quart every change. I assume if I checked it once a month I'd be adding a dab of oil. That was a well taken care of 65k motor.
My built motor used a lot less but still did. I had pcv issues though with it sucking oil into the intake and making its way into the combustion chamber. I fixed that with a closed catch can and a special valve cover breather. I would get a lot in there at time. It would build up on the plug threads, but never on the tip. The car never smoked though.
edit: Never smoked when it was bad before I fixed the oil issue.
My built motor used a lot less but still did. I had pcv issues though with it sucking oil into the intake and making its way into the combustion chamber. I fixed that with a closed catch can and a special valve cover breather. I would get a lot in there at time. It would build up on the plug threads, but never on the tip. The car never smoked though.
edit: Never smoked when it was bad before I fixed the oil issue.
