Blue smoke
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Racer
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From: Va.
Could be though I'd be surprised if it did it before and after the heads were off for new guides and seals.
Another thread here mentions heads with screw in studs that go into the intake runners. You may have one of those leaking.
It's a simple matter of pulling the screw in stud and putting some sealant on the threads, if your heads are constructed like that.
If you find one plug with oil on it it would indicate which stud it is.
Does the car smoke while decelerating?
Have you contacted the engine builder about this? I'd be curious what they'd have to say.
Another thread here mentions heads with screw in studs that go into the intake runners. You may have one of those leaking.
It's a simple matter of pulling the screw in stud and putting some sealant on the threads, if your heads are constructed like that.
If you find one plug with oil on it it would indicate which stud it is.
Does the car smoke while decelerating?
Have you contacted the engine builder about this? I'd be curious what they'd have to say.
Pro
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From: Carson Valley
I don't think the plugs look bad, there is a bit of soot at the top of the threads.
If it were my engine I think I'd be looking at the intake manifold gasket.
Before pulling it apart you could inspect the intake runners with a borescope, they make them now that will link to a smart phone.
How much oil is it going through?
If it were my engine I think I'd be looking at the intake manifold gasket.
Before pulling it apart you could inspect the intake runners with a borescope, they make them now that will link to a smart phone.
How much oil is it going through?
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Racer
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From: Va.
I don't think the plugs look bad, there is a bit of soot at the top of the threads.
If it were my engine I think I'd be looking at the intake manifold gasket.
Before pulling it apart you could inspect the intake runners with a borescope, they make them now that will link to a smart phone.
How much oil is it going through?
If it were my engine I think I'd be looking at the intake manifold gasket.
Before pulling it apart you could inspect the intake runners with a borescope, they make them now that will link to a smart phone.
How much oil is it going through?
Drifting
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From: Wisconsin
A borescope is just a mini camera that fits into tight spots like thru the spark plug hole or thru the top of the intake and into the intake runners. You’ll be able to see if there is wet oil clinging to surfaces where it shouldn’t be.
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Racer
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From: Va.
Yes I have researched this. But I wouldn't know what I'm looking at. Where through the top of the intake? Take the carb off? I will probably end up taking back to who built the engine. I posted plug pics hoping someone else had the same problem and could tell me if it may be a cracked intake gasket or maybe head gasket. Thanks.
