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I recently got done installing a completely new top end on my 94 gt. The engine has 127,000 miles. I installed a new e303 cam with aluminum heads, 1.6 roller rockers. and victor jr intake. The car ran fine for 500 miles. It's starts smoking about 2 minutes after it's been running. Would this problem be due to the rockers not set correctly? Or is it my fear that somehow the rings gave out on me? Thanks
 

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Unlikely it's a ring problem if it's so close to a major engine upgrade like that. Could be something as stupid as a defective PCV valve. Could also be a leaky intake gasket. It could also be a problem in the valvetrain geometry which caused the valve stem seals and/or valve guides to fail. Or just ****ty valve stem seals to begin with. Run a compression test and leak down test to rule out the piston rings.

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I had a problem like this on my 94 after I put heads on it.

Check and make sure the intake manifold bolts are all tight, that was my issue...
 
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