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Old 08-14-2008, 05:21 PM
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vc comes off, camshaft bearing caps, camshaft bearings, camshaft you will see springs look under the top valve cap to see if the valve seals are broken

you never know. it's a possibility
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Originally Posted by aen
if your car is running ok check valve seals, if valve seals are broken oil could leak down into the cylinder and burn up through the exhaust

reni made me post this.
You didn't have to add that I told you to post it...
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hahah...

ill definitely check into it tomorrow morning if i can figure it out fast enough. need the engine to be cool after all.. haha ive had enough burning experiences
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it willl take a while so dont depend on it being quick
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Originally Posted by hunterUnknown
hahah...

ill definitely check into it tomorrow morning if i can figure it out fast enough. need the engine to be cool after all.. haha ive had enough burning experiences
You could just put the fan in the engine bay like last time.... teehee.
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scion called and said they contacted the dealership to look into it and trd, and monday they'll let me know whats going on.
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aen...how did you do that leak test with the bicicle pump...?
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i din't i used a motorized pump
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ah...I have an air compressor...how did you make it?
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a bunch of plumbing things and a bike tire thing. haha
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Originally Posted by aen
it willl take a while so dont depend on it being quick
oh :[ well then... ill save it for the weekend!
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Originally Posted by aen
a bunch of plumbing things and a bike tire thing. haha
dude, dont be so descriptive!
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scion/toyota called. they'll be giving me further instruction later. in the mean time the dealership says i should check my pcv valve. i somehow doubt its going to be that simple but hey what do i know
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Originally Posted by hunterUnknown
scion/toyota called. they'll be giving me further instruction later. in the mean time the dealership says i should check my pcv valve. i somehow doubt its going to be that simple but hey what do i know
They couldn't check it for you in the six or seven times they've had it? ;P
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actually, pcv valve with alot of oil means:

a: your seals are broken and oil is going through the cylidndar head

b: your piston rings are blown and fuel is shooting back past the piston into oil and creating blowby

c: all above and more
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yeah my friend workin in parts bought me a new valve so when i see him ill go ahead and replace it

its burning about 1/4qt per gas tank now.
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Originally Posted by aen
a: your seals are broken and oil is going through the cylidndar head
I like how the some of the best engine troubleshooting I've seen on this forum is coming from someone who can't spell cylinder.
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shuttup lol. i can't spell alot of things.
the word schedual murders me.
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oh, ardie. i was thinking about how our cars are setup...i'm not sure if you will be able to see the seals.

you might want to get the valve springs off. and that involves filling the cylinderwith air and compressing the spring.

if you want to actually do all that i can tell you eactly how but try and just see if you can do a visual check, maybe a seal is sitting weird and you can see it or something.
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thanks sir

ill need to set aside tuesday for this project. no school or anything. ill have plenty of time then
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