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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 12:56 AM
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Anyone in san francisco or sacramento area know of a good engine builder that wont kill me in price? Im have a little bit of oil spitting out of the dip stick, oil filler cap, and some other places causing a decent amount of smoke. It only happens if driving it hard. Mainly WOT and then stopping at a light is the only time I notice it. I have lost no more than .25 of a quart over the normal 3k mile oil change interval.

Replaced PCV valve a while ago and it didnt help and checked the hose and it seemed clear.

Not sure where to go from here as what to do. I wish it was something simple/stupid, but not sure it is.

Please let me know your thoughts along with recommendations for engine builders in case I need one.
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if you pull your breathers out and revit up do you see smoke or feel pressure coming out? Do you see little people?
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Old Aug 21, 2016 | 01:23 AM
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That is better than smoke coming out of your radiator.
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
if you pull your breathers out and revit up do you see smoke or feel pressure coming out? Do you see little people?
I see smoke coming out but not really any pressure. Little people... haha not yet

Gonna do a good tuneup including a newer PCV valve incase mine is a failure along with a new grommet since mine is starting to look rough. Any idea on the dimensions for it? Seems to be multiple on rock auto.
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