valve seals and code 36
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valve seals and code 36
I'm getting blue smoke when I first start my camaro and what
I gather it's probably a sign of leaky valve seals. I'm also
pulling a code from the SES light as a 36. I have 2 questions:
Are these 2 issues related? How long can you drive with the
valve seal problem without causing major problems? Thanks.
I gather it's probably a sign of leaky valve seals. I'm also
pulling a code from the SES light as a 36. I have 2 questions:
Are these 2 issues related? How long can you drive with the
valve seal problem without causing major problems? Thanks.
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From: Aurora, OR
Car: 87 IROC Z28
Engine: 355 cid TPI
Transmission: Custom Built 700R4 w/3,500 stall
Axle/Gears: QP fab 9" 3.70 Truetrac
Re: valve seals and code 36
If the smoke is only on start up then it is valve stem seals and shouldn't cause any other issues. Just keep an eye on oil level and check plugs for oil fouling after 10K miles. Replacing valve stem seals is fairly easy.
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From: NEPA
Car: 86 Camaro Coupe
Engine: currently building a 355
Transmission: unsure what it will end up with
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 2.73
Re: valve seals and code 36
I have the same symptoms on my 88 5.0l tpi.... how did you fix your 36 code?
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