symptoms of a failed oil seal

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Sep 22, 2004 | 10:56 AM

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symptoms of a failed oil seal

I'm guessing constant smoke like a freight train? Anythoughts?

Thanks, Ed

Sep 27, 2004 | 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?

Thanks, Ed

Sep 27, 2004 | 10:03 AM

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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.

Sep 28, 2004 | 04:03 AM

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Have to agree on this one. Oil doesn't smoke white.

Sep 28, 2004 | 04:37 AM

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Oil (blue) smoke would be more prevalent upon decel when vacuum is high.

Sep 28, 2004 | 10:00 AM

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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...

Sep 28, 2004 | 11:25 AM

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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

symptoms of a failed oil seal

symptoms of a failed oil seal

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