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Old May 25, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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Some friends of mine noticed it at the track the other day and it just seems to be getting worse everyday. There's no smoke at idle, but when I punch it its pretty bad. I originally thought it was blow-by but there is no oil in my new PCV catch can. But there is lots of oil in the intake. How else can oil get in there?
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Old May 25, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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Some friends of mine noticed it at the track the other day and it just seems to be getting worse everyday. There's no smoke at idle, but when I punch it its pretty bad. I originally thought it was blow-by but there is no oil in my new PCV catch can. But there is lots of oil in the intake. How else can oil get in there?
PCV or valve stem seals...
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Old May 26, 2005 | 01:39 AM
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how are your o2's? Could be a broken spring, bent valve, or broken rocker.
Any codes?
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Old May 26, 2005 | 02:11 AM
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No codes and o2's are 6mo old. How do I check my valve stem seals?
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Old May 26, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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Valve guide seals will smoke at start up. IMO its getting by the rings . Mine did it for 35k.

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