GK

I have oil fumes coming out of the exhaust. Some time back I replaced
the rear main seal (not connected with fumes I suppose) and spent quite
a bit of money on that. My mechanic tells me its better to replace the
engine than to overhaul it (It has 97k miles on it). However, since I
have spent quite a bit of money to get the rear main seal fixed, I
would like to extend the life of this engine if possible. Can anyone
offer me tips on what could be the problem here and whether its worth
the cost?

Jack Cassidy

"GK" <kgovind@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have oil fumes coming out of the exhaust. Some time back I replaced
> the rear main seal (not connected with fumes I suppose) and spent quite
> a bit of money on that. My mechanic tells me its better to replace the
> engine than to overhaul it (It has 97k miles on it). However, since I
> have spent quite a bit of money to get the rear main seal fixed, I
> would like to extend the life of this engine if possible. Can anyone
> offer me tips on what could be the problem here and whether its worth
> the cost?

My guess would be either bad valve guides/seals or a plugged up PVC valve.

Jack Cassidy

Jack Cassidy

"GK" <kgovind@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have oil fumes coming out of the exhaust. Some time back I replaced
> the rear main seal (not connected with fumes I suppose) and spent quite
> a bit of money on that. My mechanic tells me its better to replace the
> engine than to overhaul it (It has 97k miles on it). However, since I
> have spent quite a bit of money to get the rear main seal fixed, I
> would like to extend the life of this engine if possible. Can anyone
> offer me tips on what could be the problem here and whether its worth
> the cost?

My guess would be either bad valve guides/seals or a plugged up PVC valve.

Jack Cassidy

Jack Cassidy

"GK" <kgovind@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have oil fumes coming out of the exhaust. Some time back I replaced
> the rear main seal (not connected with fumes I suppose) and spent quite
> a bit of money on that. My mechanic tells me its better to replace the
> engine than to overhaul it (It has 97k miles on it). However, since I
> have spent quite a bit of money to get the rear main seal fixed, I
> would like to extend the life of this engine if possible. Can anyone
> offer me tips on what could be the problem here and whether its worth
> the cost?

My guess would be either bad valve guides/seals or a plugged up PVC valve.

Jack Cassidy

hyundaitech

It could also be poorly sealing piston rings (for one reason or another).
Any way you look at it, it's not likely to be inexpensive unless it's pcv
related.

hyundaitech

It could also be poorly sealing piston rings (for one reason or another).
Any way you look at it, it's not likely to be inexpensive unless it's pcv
related.

hyundaitech

It could also be poorly sealing piston rings (for one reason or another).
Any way you look at it, it's not likely to be inexpensive unless it's pcv
related.

Mike Marlow

"GK" <kgovind@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I have oil fumes coming out of the exhaust. Some time back I replaced
> the rear main seal (not connected with fumes I suppose) and spent quite
> a bit of money on that. My mechanic tells me its better to replace the
> engine than to overhaul it (It has 97k miles on it). However, since I
> have spent quite a bit of money to get the rear main seal fixed, I
> would like to extend the life of this engine if possible. Can anyone
> offer me tips on what could be the problem here and whether its worth
> the cost?
>

Unless it's something simple like a PCV, you're likely looking at more money
to repair the engine than the car is worth. Sometimes it's better to cut
your losses and move on.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Mike Marlow

"GK" <kgovind@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I have oil fumes coming out of the exhaust. Some time back I replaced
> the rear main seal (not connected with fumes I suppose) and spent quite
> a bit of money on that. My mechanic tells me its better to replace the
> engine than to overhaul it (It has 97k miles on it). However, since I
> have spent quite a bit of money to get the rear main seal fixed, I
> would like to extend the life of this engine if possible. Can anyone
> offer me tips on what could be the problem here and whether its worth
> the cost?
>

Unless it's something simple like a PCV, you're likely looking at more money
to repair the engine than the car is worth. Sometimes it's better to cut
your losses and move on.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Mike Marlow

"GK" <kgovind@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1147186523.163364.208310@g10g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> I have oil fumes coming out of the exhaust. Some time back I replaced
> the rear main seal (not connected with fumes I suppose) and spent quite
> a bit of money on that. My mechanic tells me its better to replace the
> engine than to overhaul it (It has 97k miles on it). However, since I
> have spent quite a bit of money to get the rear main seal fixed, I
> would like to extend the life of this engine if possible. Can anyone
> offer me tips on what could be the problem here and whether its worth
> the cost?
>

Unless it's something simple like a PCV, you're likely looking at more money
to repair the engine than the car is worth. Sometimes it's better to cut
your losses and move on.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Tom

Does it smoke out the exhaust when you take your foot off of the throttle
(valve guide seals) or when you step on the gas (rings)?? Seals would not
be so expensive as the rings.


"GK" <kgovind@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1147186523.163364.208310@g10g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have oil fumes coming out of the exhaust. Some time back I replaced
> the rear main seal (not connected with fumes I suppose) and spent quite
> a bit of money on that. My mechanic tells me its better to replace the
> engine than to overhaul it (It has 97k miles on it). However, since I
> have spent quite a bit of money to get the rear main seal fixed, I
> would like to extend the life of this engine if possible. Can anyone
> offer me tips on what could be the problem here and whether its worth
> the cost?
>

Tom

Does it smoke out the exhaust when you take your foot off of the throttle
(valve guide seals) or when you step on the gas (rings)?? Seals would not
be so expensive as the rings.


"GK" <kgovind@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1147186523.163364.208310@g10g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have oil fumes coming out of the exhaust. Some time back I replaced
> the rear main seal (not connected with fumes I suppose) and spent quite
> a bit of money on that. My mechanic tells me its better to replace the
> engine than to overhaul it (It has 97k miles on it). However, since I
> have spent quite a bit of money to get the rear main seal fixed, I
> would like to extend the life of this engine if possible. Can anyone
> offer me tips on what could be the problem here and whether its worth
> the cost?
>

Tom

Does it smoke out the exhaust when you take your foot off of the throttle
(valve guide seals) or when you step on the gas (rings)?? Seals would not
be so expensive as the rings.


"GK" <kgovind@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have oil fumes coming out of the exhaust. Some time back I replaced
> the rear main seal (not connected with fumes I suppose) and spent quite
> a bit of money on that. My mechanic tells me its better to replace the
> engine than to overhaul it (It has 97k miles on it). However, since I
> have spent quite a bit of money to get the rear main seal fixed, I
> would like to extend the life of this engine if possible. Can anyone
> offer me tips on what could be the problem here and whether its worth
> the cost?
>

Brian Nystrom

Tom wrote:
> Does it smoke out the exhaust when you take your foot off of the throttle
> (valve guide seals) or when you step on the gas (rings)?? Seals would not
> be so expensive as the rings.
>
>
> "GK" <kgovind@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1147186523.163364.208310@g10g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>I have oil fumes coming out of the exhaust. Some time back I replaced
>>the rear main seal (not connected with fumes I suppose) and spent quite
>>a bit of money on that. My mechanic tells me its better to replace the
>>engine than to overhaul it (It has 97k miles on it). However, since I
>>have spent quite a bit of money to get the rear main seal fixed, I
>>would like to extend the life of this engine if possible. Can anyone
>>offer me tips on what could be the problem here and whether its worth
>>the cost?

Another sign of bad valve guide seals is that it smokes badly when you
take off after idling, such as at stop lights.

Brian Nystrom

Tom wrote:
> Does it smoke out the exhaust when you take your foot off of the throttle
> (valve guide seals) or when you step on the gas (rings)?? Seals would not
> be so expensive as the rings.
>
>
> "GK" <kgovind@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1147186523.163364.208310@g10g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>I have oil fumes coming out of the exhaust. Some time back I replaced
>>the rear main seal (not connected with fumes I suppose) and spent quite
>>a bit of money on that. My mechanic tells me its better to replace the
>>engine than to overhaul it (It has 97k miles on it). However, since I
>>have spent quite a bit of money to get the rear main seal fixed, I
>>would like to extend the life of this engine if possible. Can anyone
>>offer me tips on what could be the problem here and whether its worth
>>the cost?

Another sign of bad valve guide seals is that it smokes badly when you
take off after idling, such as at stop lights.