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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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12a engine problem

i have an 85 12a. It has 140k miles on it. Something is wrong with the engine. It is really strong, but when I am running it hard it smokes when i release the throttle. This smoking doesnt affect power at all or the way it runs, it simply just spits out a lot of white oil smoke. I think if it was the apex seals that it would lose power. I'm thinking its the oil seals on the rotor. Does anyone agree with me or know what this could be. Im just trying to get an idea what needs fixing. thanks.
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 12:13 AM
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oil seals are a bit tired
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 12:24 AM
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Yea thats what i thought to. thanks man.
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 12:29 AM
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Yea thats what i thought to. thanks man.
should last a bit still tho
but start saveing for a streetport rebuild
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 12:37 AM
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Nice, good to know it will last but i like the way you think. I have been thinking it was a good opportunity for a street port myself.
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