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Jun 17, 2004 | 11:26 AM

89caliMaro

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From: San Jose,California

Car: 1989 Camaro Rs

Engine: 5.0 TBI

smokes...

when i start the car 89 5.0TBI , greyish blue smoke comes out for a bit a friend told me it may just be because i need a new air filter because my air filter is shot. Getting a K&N soon

Jun 17, 2004 | 01:54 PM

five7kid

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From: Littleton, CO USA

Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air

Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)

Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E

Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89

Valve stem seals.

Happens to almost every small block Chevy over time when using petroleum based oil.

Jun 17, 2004 | 09:09 PM

DuronClocker

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From: Elgin, IL

Car: 1997 Corvette

Engine: LS1

Transmission: 4L60E

Axle/Gears: 2.73 IRS

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Originally posted by five7kid
Valve stem seals.

Mine does it too, and I only have 78k miles on mine. I'm holding off bothering to fix 'em 'cuz I'm still thinking about dropping a built 355ci into her next spring.

Last edited by DuronClocker; Jun 17, 2004 at 09:11 PM.