Oil leak under boost???
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Racer
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From: Round Rock TX
Oil leak under boost???
Is there something that is supposed to be done to evacuate crank case pressure when a supercharger is added? My car leaks a little oil from somewhere...haven't figured out where yet...only under hard acceleration. It is not leaving any drops, but it is burning off the exhaust and causing smoke from under the car. I am sure this is a result from the supercharger forcing more air into the engine. Is this normal?
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From: Sachse Texas
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Re: Oil leak under boost??? (CarNDrvr)
You may want to do a leak down test on your motor. Could be some of the cylinder pressure is running right by the rings. Is your stock PCV in worknig order and is the hose going from the valve cover to the throttle body still present? I tried removing mine and going with valve cover breathers and had similar results as you are having, but I reinstated the PCV system. I no longer have any engine leaks, but I consume a little oil through the PCV.
You may also want to check and see that your valve cover gaskets are not jammed up somewhere. It could be spilling out there and going directly on the header.
You may also want to check and see that your valve cover gaskets are not jammed up somewhere. It could be spilling out there and going directly on the header.
