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robbo1987*2.3*

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86 svo motor, new bottom end( completly new), svo head w/ a t3(dont know how many on the head there is about 70,000 on the turbo( been rebuilt once)), volvo fmi, and im runnin 15 psi. it doesnt smoke when im " normal" driving but if i get on her good as soon as i get out of it itll puff smoke and i can smell oil burning. i know the oil return line is leakin a lil but not a whole lot. why is it smokin any suggestions all gaskets and seals are good and not leaking thanks

robbie
 

Keasbey

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Do you have the stock return line?
 

Dr_EluSivE

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i have the same problem, and i think its probably the valve stem seals in the head.

Dr.
 
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