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Old 06-02-2011, 09:22 PM
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Re: Post engine swap troubles

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Originally Posted by 92 SVX View Post
Hey something I thought of today while I was out and about, valve stem seals can dry from excessive sitting so that would be a place to look, however put seafoam in the oil, run it for a while, I dont like running it as they discribe it can be but do run it and drive it with normal driving and shut off for a few days to a week then change the oil.
You could also put in something specifically designed to reseal seals. it coats the seal and expands it back up again.
Any suggestions for something specific?

Yea, it's smoking too much to drive it without getting pulled over I think. I don't know how often they pull people over for that, but my brother got a ticket when his 240 was burning a massive amount of oil due to a turbo leak as well as running super rich due to no tune.

I'm thinking to try some kind of stop leak stuff as well as a thicker oil and see if that helps.

I know you're usually supposed to be able to replace valve stem seals with the engine in the car but is that doable with an EG33 in the SVX? I'd rather not have to pull the engine again.
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