Still consuming oil
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Still consuming oil Well since my motor build, there is about 5k on the car. I was consuming oil when I was running 10w30. I switched to 10w40 now, thinking that would solve the problem. I had to put 1.5 quarts in it yesterday. The car hasnt been tuned yet though. Will a tune help me out with this problem? Mods are in my sig. Thanks for any help/input on this subject.
rob
rob
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for the first 500 miles I ran regualar non synthetic 10w30. The block was honed, cleaned, new bearings and I put new piston rings in it. After 500 miles I switched to Mobile 1 10w30. Now I am running Castrol syntech 10w40.
What's your PCV situation? I was sucking it down to the tune of 1qt. per 2000 miles. I then purchased the $37 GM upgrade kit which relocates the pick up to the front with a new valley cover and I don't add a drop in between changes now. I think the F body got the upgrade as stock in '01. Hope that helps.
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Originally Posted by ls1mn6_3
What's your PCV situation? I was sucking it down to the tune of 1qt. per 2000 miles. I then purchased the $37 GM upgrade kit which relocates the pick up to the front with a new valley cover and I don't add a drop in between changes now. I think the F body got the upgrade as stock in '01. Hope that helps.
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Mine is drinking oil due to some head sealing issues. I popped my intake off to check out the intake valves and had oil sitting on them. Some pics are in this thread. https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/496219-darts-worth-600-more-than-tsp-s-ls6-heads.html
I just want you to be able to rule out the top end of the motor. Good luck!
Galen
I just want you to be able to rule out the top end of the motor. Good luck!
Galen
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Originally Posted by Galen
Mine is drinking oil due to some head sealing issues. I popped my intake off to check out the intake valves and had oil sitting on them. Some pics are in this thread. https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496219
I just want you to be able to rule out the top end of the motor. Good luck!
Galen
I just want you to be able to rule out the top end of the motor. Good luck!
Galen
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What's your PCV situation? I was sucking it down to the tune of 1qt. per 2000 miles. I then purchased the $37 GM upgrade kit which relocates the pick up to the front with a new valley cover and I don't add a drop in between changes now. I think the F body got the upgrade as stock in '01. Hope that helps.
The part # for the new valley cover with the PCV pick up in the front of the motor is #12568002. I paid $37, it is apparently around $45 now. You will still need the hoses however. I have a list of part numbers that I ordered at the same time. I don't remember anymore which is which, this was 4 years ago. Good luck.
12568002
12572717
25170361
12568010
12568478
12563325
12568002
12572717
25170361
12568010
12568478
12563325
