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Old 09-22-04, 10:56 AM
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symptoms of a failed oil seal
I'm guessing constant smoke like a freight train? Anythoughts?



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Old 09-27-04, 08:39 AM
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Anyone? I have a strong engine but it smokes(white) like a train. Sooo much that its not driveable. Oile seals or coolant seals?


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White smoke like that usually means a failed coolant o-ring. Search the forum for info on that but it sounds like it's rebuild time for you.
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Old 09-28-04, 04:03 AM
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Have to agree on this one. Oil doesn't smoke white.
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Oil (blue) smoke would be more prevalent upon decel when vacuum is high.
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Here is the test to check for blown oil rings:

- Rev it up to about 5k and hold it there for ~30 seconds then let off completely. If plooms of blue-gray smoke come out once you let off the rings are toast...
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my symptoms were blue smoke on acceleration. take off your exhaust manifold and see if there is oil in the chamber. that will tell you really quick
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Thanks guys but I think its both. I had sit and idle for about 20 minutes and the smoke was more of a grayish color. All I can say is DAMN it smell FUNKY! But yeah rebuild time!

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