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oj12757
Mar 28, 2009, 07:55 AM
I'm having a problem, car have a bad oil smoke.I've did a ring and valve job but still smokes what could the problem be thanks.

Stratmando
Mar 28, 2009, 08:09 AM
If it's white smoke, it may be the Transmission Modulator, with it leaking, intake will draw transmission fluid through engine.

TxGreaseMonkey
Mar 28, 2009, 09:32 AM
If you see blue smoke, when you start the car and when you accelerate, the valve seals are likely bad. If you see blue smoke all the time, there's a problem with the rings. White smoke is coolant being burned.

maxpinck1
Mar 28, 2009, 03:07 PM
I agree with txgreasemonkey, who did your ring and valve job?

CaptainRich
Mar 29, 2009, 06:45 AM
How thorough was either job done?
If valve guide clearance and/or piston to bore clearance is excessive, you won't get a good result.
Also, are you certain that it's oil? A car that is running to rich will smoke very similarly.

Stratmando
Mar 29, 2009, 06:50 AM
Compression test may reveal bad rings. A compressionn test with oil in cylinder can narrow down from bad rings or valves.
What color is the smoke?