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IvIarkgraham
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4th Sep 07 at 16:38   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

had a rebuilt engine fitted recently but its losing oil no signs of leaks no smoke i can see!

is it piston rings and or valve stem seals?
Adam-D
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possibly

BarnshaW
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if it was the stem seals it wud be burning oil matey, check for leaks, if not then id recommend a compression test?
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Get someone follow you and see if its smoking on overrun, or under load
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4th Sep 07 at 17:17   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Vaux Lad
Get someone follow you and see if its smoking on overrun, or under load


Smoke under load = piston rings

smoke on overrun = stem seals


if irc


Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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Indeed

 
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