2 questions
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8th Gear
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Port Jefferson Station NY
2 questions
My 91 vette now has 110,000 miles on it (daily drive) and I still love it, although things are starting to happen...front end shakes like mad around 65+ mph...alignement, wheel balance issue (new tires 1 yr ago), rotors or could it be all all these???? Also over the last couple of months I have noticed that when I start the car whitish but more light bluish smoke from exhaust, as well as when I'm sitting in traffic. why???
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Panhandle FL
Re: 2 questions (STL94LT1)
The front end shake may be tires out of balance.Alignment only effects tracking.The smoke is a problem.Smoke at start up indicates worn valve seals, if it smokes after it's warmed up then it's your piston rings.Unless it smells like gas, then your running way rich, but I doubt it.
I would have the tires rebalanced, change the oil and filter.Add a can of STP motor oil treatment.If this stops the smoking, start saving some money.It's only a quick fix and you will need rings soon.GOOD LUCK :chevy
I would have the tires rebalanced, change the oil and filter.Add a can of STP motor oil treatment.If this stops the smoking, start saving some money.It's only a quick fix and you will need rings soon.GOOD LUCK :chevy
Team Owner
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From: SE NY
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Re: 2 questions (SurgRes)
Get the wheels balanced ASAP; if the fronts are cupped by now, rotate with the rears. A 4-wheel alignment would likely be a good idea too unless it was done when the new skins went on.
If valve seals are worn both upper & lowers need to be replaced; also replace the locks with forged ones.
If valve seals are worn both upper & lowers need to be replaced; also replace the locks with forged ones.
