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.

nothermark

On 9 May 2006 07:55:23 -0700, "GK" <kgovind@gmail.com> wrote:

>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?


Change the PC valve yourself. Autozone will show you where it is.

If that doesn't do it you have to balance:
1. The cost of a newer Hyundai
2. The cost of just adding oil more frequently
3. The cost of a new engine (don't buy a junker)
4. Your loyalty to supporting your mechainc's boat payments.
(Cartalk)

nothermark

On 9 May 2006 07:55:23 -0700, "GK" <kgovind@gmail.com> wrote:

>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?


Change the PC valve yourself. Autozone will show you where it is.

If that doesn't do it you have to balance:
1. The cost of a newer Hyundai
2. The cost of just adding oil more frequently
3. The cost of a new engine (don't buy a junker)
4. Your loyalty to supporting your mechainc's boat payments.
(Cartalk)

nothermark

On 9 May 2006 07:55:23 -0700, "GK" <kgovind@gmail.com> wrote:

>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?


Change the PC valve yourself. Autozone will show you where it is.

If that doesn't do it you have to balance:
1. The cost of a newer Hyundai
2. The cost of just adding oil more frequently
3. The cost of a new engine (don't buy a junker)
4. Your loyalty to supporting your mechainc's boat payments.
(Cartalk)

GK

Thank you all for your posts. The car fumes the most just after
starting. I see a lot of smoke smoke during idling and some when I step
on the gas.

GK

Thank you all for your posts. The car fumes the most just after
starting. I see a lot of smoke smoke during idling and some when I step
on the gas.

GK

Thank you all for your posts. The car fumes the most just after
starting. I see a lot of smoke smoke during idling and some when I step
on the gas.

Brian Nystrom

GK wrote:
> Thank you all for your posts. The car fumes the most just after
> starting. I see a lot of smoke smoke during idling and some when I step
> on the gas.

Sounds like valve guide seals to me.

Brian Nystrom

GK wrote:
> Thank you all for your posts. The car fumes the most just after
> starting. I see a lot of smoke smoke during idling and some when I step
> on the gas.

Sounds like valve guide seals to me.

Brian Nystrom

GK wrote:
> Thank you all for your posts. The car fumes the most just after
> starting. I see a lot of smoke smoke during idling and some when I step
> on the gas.

Sounds like valve guide seals to me.

Tom

What does the oil look like on the dipstick after running the engine? Clear
or foamy?


"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:PxI8g.6205$re6.2202@trndny04...
> GK wrote:
>> Thank you all for your posts. The car fumes the most just after
>> starting. I see a lot of smoke smoke during idling and some when I step
>> on the gas.
>
> Sounds like valve guide seals to me.

Tom

What does the oil look like on the dipstick after running the engine? Clear
or foamy?


"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:PxI8g.6205$re6.2202@trndny04...
> GK wrote:
>> Thank you all for your posts. The car fumes the most just after
>> starting. I see a lot of smoke smoke during idling and some when I step
>> on the gas.
>
> Sounds like valve guide seals to me.

Tom

What does the oil look like on the dipstick after running the engine? Clear
or foamy?


"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:PxI8g.6205$re6.2202@trndny04...
> GK wrote:
>> Thank you all for your posts. The car fumes the most just after
>> starting. I see a lot of smoke smoke during idling and some when I step
>> on the gas.
>
> Sounds like valve guide seals to me.

Mike Marlow

"Tom" <tjwitman@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news0a9g.30576$QU3.9399@bignews8.bellsouth.net.. .
> What does the oil look like on the dipstick after running the engine?
Clear
> or foamy?
>
>

It should never be foamy. Water in the oil. Time for a visit to your
friendly mechanic.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Mike Marlow

"Tom" <tjwitman@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news0a9g.30576$QU3.9399@bignews8.bellsouth.net.. .
> What does the oil look like on the dipstick after running the engine?
Clear
> or foamy?
>
>

It should never be foamy. Water in the oil. Time for a visit to your
friendly mechanic.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net