"Yellow snot" in valve covers pics inside...
05-07-2006, 06:49 PM
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Car: 1991 Firebird
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Yes it is. I did have some problems getting the intake to seal to the heads had to use more blue gasket maker than normal. Sounds like time to pull the intake and have a look-see.
05-07-2006, 08:07 PM
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Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
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water/condensation in the oil. Could be from any number of things.
Change your oil and have your cooling system pressure tested. If there's any leaks, it will drain back into the oil. Normally this is from a bad intake gasket and not a head gasket.
Engine running too cold. A common problem with alcohol fuel engines and some gas engines. If the engine doesn't build enough heat, it can't get rid of the condensation from inside the engine. Switch to a hotter thermostat and check your PCV valve.
Some oil additives like Lucas can cause aeration in the oil which can look like water contamination.
Change your oil and have your cooling system pressure tested. If there's any leaks, it will drain back into the oil. Normally this is from a bad intake gasket and not a head gasket.
Engine running too cold. A common problem with alcohol fuel engines and some gas engines. If the engine doesn't build enough heat, it can't get rid of the condensation from inside the engine. Switch to a hotter thermostat and check your PCV valve.
Some oil additives like Lucas can cause aeration in the oil which can look like water contamination.
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05-07-2006, 08:26 PM
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Car: 1991 Firebird
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Thanks for the input.
I will be changing the oil and trying to drive the car for a longer period of time to help evaporate the condensation.
I will be changing the oil and trying to drive the car for a longer period of time to help evaporate the condensation.
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