opus1392

'93 w/ 100K, never been rebuilt. New (2K miles) OMP & turbo, performed by a very reputable shop. I have no fluid leaks.

I get the normal 10 - 30 second burn in the morning. Occasionally it can last 5 minutes, with a considerably greater amount of blue/white smoke. The exhaust contains black flecks. No pattern (that I can find) as to when the extended burns occcur.

Also, my oil consumption seems normal on typical day-to-day driving, but I can burn a quart w/ an 1hr of enthusiastic driving in the hills / country raods. The mechanic, very blandly, stated that I have a tired motor & can expect to spend ~$5K to rebuild the engine.

Thanks

93TTRX7

Get a compression check and second opinion...if you don't need a new motor get a new mechanic. I hate mechanics that shaft you...it's like a doctor telling a patient with a bloody nose they have to saw off his leg

GoRacer

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Dealers will also tell you that your engine is history because "they CAN"T fix it"!

Look for oil leaks on the ground. Check oil pan first. Going by Pettits Protek-R scale you can burn 4oz with every tank of gas (I/3 quart seems to be my average).

Start replacing the weakest links:
Radiator (Fluidyne fits perfect)
Intercooler (Blitz has small SMIC)
AST (Pettit)
Vacuum Hoses (Hose Techniqes + Vitek Sleeving)

When you have the cash:
Bushings/Spearical Bearings
Suspension
ECU (Apex'i is sweet)