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Old 04-28-2004, 09:00 AM
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lately my engine started to smoke some when i redline or really floor it , can it be the head ? cause it has been burning some oil ,i add a quart about once a month is that normal ? my engine is up there in miles has about 165,000
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Old 04-28-2004, 09:03 AM
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probably cause youve been learning how to burn out and doing other ricey activities which take a toll on your poor motor. must be the awesome power your getting from your jdm intook...

do a compression test to see if its the rings. but it may also be the valve stem seals
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Old 04-28-2004, 09:11 AM
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i had added some ---- to freshen up the seals but it just smoked alot more,then some one told me to do an oil change and add lucas oil ---- and oil ,i did that it worked for a while but it came back and i want to fix it before i boost
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Old 04-28-2004, 09:21 AM
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your motor most likely needs rebuild... no ---- you pour into it will magically fix your problems riceboy
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any way what should my compression be ?
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anything lower than 150ish is bad and needs a rebuild
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cool thanks
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Old 04-28-2004, 09:52 AM
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now go hang yourelf vertical door boy.
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Default Re:engine smokes at redline or when i floor it

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...then some one told me to...
There's your problem right there... I think people are probably feeding you ---- advice just to ---- with ya. I'd start doing more research on your own because I'd be a monkey's uncle if anyone anywhere is going to give you a straight answer, ever.
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yeah thanks,and i dont have vertical doors
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