89 2.9 uses oil
04-09-2011, 10:06 PM
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89 2.9 uses oil
89 2.9 using oil run compression test 183 on the high 178 on the low vacumn is at 18+" one day to a low of 17" on another has good power and throttle response I can c or feel no blow by from valve cover, when idling fine when blipping throttle itll smoke? Any ideas? THANX!!
04-10-2011, 12:03 AM
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The 2.9 likes to leak oil , I have a 89 2.9 with 206k uses 1qt by 1500mi 2qt by 2500mi on add by 3500 and change the oil runs grate no blow by most leaks fixed.
04-10-2011, 03:44 AM
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I do not know, it does not leak it burns it valve seals?
04-10-2011, 11:45 AM
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2.8,2.9 Engines need almost regular replacement of valve guide seals as part of their maint.
That would be my bet on oil consumption.
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