I think i need a rebuild
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Pull a/the ic pipe(s) and check for oil, if so it's turbo or the pcv spitting it in pre turbo thus check there (turbo inlet pipe). If that comes up with nothing it's going to be in the engine and you never know 100% but it would likely be oil rings or valve seals.
Valve seals generally show burning at start up then not much after that, oil rings while the engine's running but there can be exceptions to this.
This is, of course, if by oil leak you are referring to your aforementioned oil burning issue. If not clean everything, drive it for a while then look for the highest oily point.
Valve seals generally show burning at start up then not much after that, oil rings while the engine's running but there can be exceptions to this.
This is, of course, if by oil leak you are referring to your aforementioned oil burning issue. If not clean everything, drive it for a while then look for the highest oily point.
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Worn exhaust stem seals can also puff smoke after letting off on a hard acceleration run. The sudden deep vaccum after letting off the gas will suck it through the seals. I've got 190ish across all cylinders but puff badly when I let off the throttle... as long as you're not blowing smoke on acceleration I'd say roll with it. A worn or over-(oil)pressured turbo journal bearing (as Hustler mentions above) will do the same thing too...
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Originally Posted by inferno94;
Valve seals generally show burning at start up then not much after that, oil rings while the engine's running but there can be exceptions to this.
If the valve seals are failing they can be replaced without more than removing the cams and lifters, I just did this on my dad's Goldwing. I can't think of a test for them that wouldn't involve doing 90% of the work to replace them, maybe someone else?
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Oil restrictor...I forgot, I currently use a pop rivet. I've been using the rivet method on my turbo for the past 34,000 miles. It stupid cheap and so easy. My compression numbers are way lower than yours, and I'm sure my valve seals are shot...my turbo seals may even leak a bit? Moral of the story, keep the boost under 10 psi and just drive the F*ckin thing!
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If you have doubts about this at all please get some help. I take no responsibility for you causing damage to your engine or making your car undrivable.
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