jrubot
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What would cause this?
Vacuum Leak?
Vacuum Leak?
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2.3 Oil Blowing Out Dipstick!
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that has to be blowby (unless forced induction), mark88 ran into the same thing and found a hole in his piston if I remember right.
could also be a broken compression ring on one of the pistons.
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Ok I figured it to be a ring.
Going to do a comp. test and pull the motor today!
Thanks
Going to do a comp. test and pull the motor today!
Thanks
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sounds like it threw a rod!
I hope it is just worn bearings.
where
is the best place to get Bearings and rings at good price?
I hope it is just worn bearings.
where
is the best place to get Bearings and rings at good price?
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thats what i remember as well. but my knowledge comes from twin turboed 300zx's. so i'm not sure if it apply's here.
Frank The Tank
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Polution Control Valve could cause it according to my stepdad.
For your sake I hope that's it.
Frank
For your sake I hope that's it.
Frank
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