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Posted by 86 T TOPS (Member # 8855) on :
 
Sup fellas i recently replaced the oil pan gasket due to leaking and smoking.But now the leaking has stoped and its still smoking heavily from underneath and all the way thru the h-pipe.Here's the thing the smoking stops when i open up the oil cap doesnt stop completely but smoke is noticeable.Ive been told it can be the pcv valve ohh and forgot to mention oil presure is low .
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
Do you have a lot of miles on that motor? Sounds like its time for a rebuild. Also did you clean off all of the old oil that leaked on the exhaust? Definitely change your pcv, your not getting proper crankcase ventilation. Maybe put an open breather

[ 2015-07-27, 12:19 PM: Message edited by: 92_5.0 ]
 
Posted by 86 T TOPS (Member # 8855) on :
 
its a x highway with 62xxx on it must of gone around once and yes most parts were cleaned and degreased when they were off.im going to start with replacing the pcv valve and then go from there.
 
Posted by 86 T TOPS (Member # 8855) on :
 
i was also just reading about pcv valves and sounds like that might be the problem it might be clogged up and not working.As i mentioned in the original post the car was leaking oil from the oil pan ans heavily smoking so i went and replaced the gasket witch is weir because the gsaket or neither the pan looked damaged.Now the pcv valve alows presure and corrosive gasses to esacpe and with it being dammaged pressure builds up and smoked untill i remove the oil cap then it stops.So thats where ill be starting.
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Pull the PVC valve hose out out and put your finger on it. If it's not sucking air, trace the hose to the intake for a clog.
 
Posted by 86 T TOPS (Member # 8855) on :
 
will do that my man just ordered the pcv valve to replace it anyways.i hope thats the problem
 
Posted by 86 T TOPS (Member # 8855) on :
 
Sure enough I replaced the pcv valve and no more smoke coming out.Easy fix thanks for the input fellas.
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Gotta love those fixes that cost less than $10 [patriot]
 
Posted by 86 T TOPS (Member # 8855) on :
 
sure do bro i ordered pvc valve from 50resto.Took off upper intake manifold just to give myself more room and bang 15 minutes later and couple beers. Problem gone.lol
 




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