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katzpaw999 07-14-2009 06:54 PM

intermitant smoke
 
mostly smokes when accelerator released, oil build up inside intake hose. runs cool, has power. has some oil leakage in front, no blow back from oil cap or dipstick, uses 1 quart every 150 miles.

850tony 07-14-2009 07:23 PM

turbo? non turbo?

katzpaw999 07-15-2009 09:46 PM

non turbo

dan2286 07-16-2009 12:21 AM

I am thinking the engine is shot or the pcv system needs to be replaced. How many miles and do you know when the pcv canister was last changed? You can do a compression test to check the condition of the engine.

Also, what color is the smoke? Black, white, bluish gray?

katzpaw999 07-16-2009 08:27 PM

compresion is good, bluish grey, pvc, never, i am leaning towrd pvc venting system


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