smoke on start up?

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 5:09 pm

dont remember if i've asked this or not.. but here goes. now and then, on cold starts, my car will spit out a bit of blue grey smoke. it smells pretty rank also... is this a big issue? or not?

eVilcreations · Post by **eVilcreations** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 5:32 pm

burning oil.........

2k2patriotblueneon · Post by **2k2patriotblueneon** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 5:53 pm

Yeh, its burning oil.....that can't be good. I would check it out.

Nino@MODTECH · Post by **Nino@MODTECH** » Tue Feb 15, 2005 1:40 am

You probably have worn valve seals or guides. Also, make sure your PCV valve isn't clogged. Just monitor your oil level. If it's eating an insane amount of oil, you may want to get a top-end rebuild (if its not worn piston rings)

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Tue Feb 15, 2005 5:29 pm

it's usually about half aquart low when i change the oil. but i usually try to keep the level in check.

sxt · Post by **sxt** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 1:16 am

If it is the piston rings your oil will smell like gas. I'm guessing it is the valve guides or seals.

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 2:57 am

how hard will it be to change the seals/guides? also.. how much will this cost, and what else should i do while i'm in there...?

Frizbe · Post by **Frizbe** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 8:28 am

theneonkid wrote:how hard will it be to change the seals/guides? also.. how much will this cost, and what else should i do while i'm in there...?

2.2 stroker!

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 4:40 pm

heh... linkin said stroke....r.