smoke coming out of my valve cover???

[kammi10]

Sounds like you got bigger problems than a catch can/vacuum pump is gonna solve. Better start saving your pennies.

have to agree with james here.. you got other problems

[hoogiesngrinderz]

Didn't want to say it, but it's probably time for a rebuild Re-ring kit at least

[Gaspo]

i've never rebuilt an engine before. done heads up, and arp rod bolts but thats it. how hard is it to do? i know i need to atleast drop the k member to get to the oil pan off. does the motor need to be taken out and ripped apart? like i said, the car is running great, holds 12 lbs and roasts the tires thru 4th gear like it always has lol

[hoogiesngrinderz]

To me it sounds like excessive blow by.

Motor bolts to the k-member, k-member bolts to the car. So - motor will have to come out. Get an engine stand and tear it down. You're looking at $475 just in a re-ring kit, and that's the super cheap route.

[Gaspo]

To me it sounds like excessive blow by.

Motor bolts to the k-member, k-member bolts to the car. So - motor will have to come out. Get an engine stand and tear it down. You're looking at $475 just in a re-ring kit, and that's the super cheap route.

FOR SALE: 1998 CAMARO. RUNS GREAT. just needs a little TLC

[hoogiesngrinderz]

Well, if you wanted to go super[duper] cheap...you could just hone the cylinders and re-ring the pistons for $300 ($100 for rings, $200 for a gasket set)

How many miles are on that motor?

[kammi10]

Well, if you wanted to go super[duper] cheap...you could just hone the cylinders and re-ring the pistons for $300 ($100 for rings, $200 for a gasket set)

How many miles are on that motor?

or just buy a used one

[hoogiesngrinderz]

yep, because it isn't like they are $1500 or anything

[Gaspo]

i bougth the car with 98k. its at 118,9xx right now. been boosted for 17 or 18k of that. the other night racing a trailblazer ss i remember looking at my boost gage and it was 15 or 16psi.. not sure if its because it was colder out or what. but i've never seen it hit that before. its never gone past 12. thats what my waste gates are set for. that mighta done it to the motor.. if i do anything, it'll probly be a 5.3 or 6.0 and get rid of this motor. compression test tomorrow.

[2002Z4CSS]

Sounds like either a bit of fuel in the oil that when hot vaporizes or a bit of blow by.

[Gaspo]

it kind of smells like fuel... i'll smel the oil and see what it smells like.

[masterfab]

jeremy i would really take the time and do a leak down check that would tell you alot.

[Gaspo]

jeremy i would really take the time and do a leak down check that would tell you alot.

i plan on it. i just have to find one.

[masterfab]

i plan on it. i just have to find one.

let me know. if you cant find one i have one you can barrow.

[hoogiesngrinderz]

I have this in my garage. No clue if it works or how to use all the gizmos on it...