Oil use after H/C install
#1
Oil use after H/C install
Just curious if anyone has had this problem.
Before the H/C install the car used almost one qt of oil every 3,000miles
After the H/C install its now using 1 qt every 200miles.
I know I really need to do a compression check but I think its more in the Heads. Would bad Valve seals or a bad guide make it use that much?
Before the H/C install the car used almost one qt of oil every 3,000miles
After the H/C install its now using 1 qt every 200miles.
I know I really need to do a compression check but I think its more in the Heads. Would bad Valve seals or a bad guide make it use that much?
#4
Originally Posted by Slowhawk
no sealant on the rocker bolts
A few ideas.
A few ideas.
Not leaking oil anywhere and it doesn't appear to be getting in the coolant.
It mostly smokes on start up and if I've been putting around. If I run it hard I don't notice it once its cleaned out.
Slowhawk,
Now that you've said that I never put any sealant on the rocker bolts when putting it back together. I'll be putting H/S rockers on it this weekend should I just use a thread locker or use the black rtv?
I'll also be putting a catch can onit and be looking at the seals.
If its a bad tune and the rings are fluttering how bad is that if I've put about 3,000miles on it since the tune.
#5
Originally Posted by slvrhwk
Thanks for the posts.
Slowhawk,
Now that you've said that I never put any sealant on the rocker bolts when putting it back together. I'll be putting H/S rockers on it this weekend should I just use a thread locker or use the black rtv?
Slowhawk,
Now that you've said that I never put any sealant on the rocker bolts when putting it back together. I'll be putting H/S rockers on it this weekend should I just use a thread locker or use the black rtv?
The thread sealer is a white paste. I guess it's working, I see no blue smoke and my oil level seems consistent.
PS don't ingest any of the thread sealer. It tastes like **** and it's hard to wash away from your mouth.
#7
I'm having the exact same problem...burning M1 faster than I like...
Here's my thread...
Oil consumption...
Here's my thread...
Oil consumption...