i just had my valves changed and a supercharger put on and the guy that changed the valves used the same old valve seals and now that its out of the shop its smoking really bad and eats oil like crazy .. u think i need new valve seals? please any help and does anyone know where to go to fix the problem where it wont cost alot

 

As with all engine seals you cant go wrong replacing them but if they are in good condition there usually isnt a need. As for the smoking problem it all depends where the smoke is coming out of. If youre getting smoke coming out of the valve cover then theres definately a valve sealing problem (although that would be more of a valve seating problem) but Im guessing you mean out of the exhaust system. Chances are your engine has seen some miles and with the boost your rings arent sealing as well. Or another although nastier scenerio would be that your mechanic didnt install the head correctly and youve got a head gasket leak leading to burnt oil and/or coolant. Just bust out a vaccum gauge and a compression gauge and check out the specs on the engine. Wont take but 5minutes.

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I wish I could help Anthony but I am booked solid. I think you broke a ring land from using da squeeze

 

Ahhh another victim of the squeeze eh?

 

HMMMMMMm didnt someone tell you a 75 dry shot wasnt a good idea??? Anyways hindsite is always 20/20. I hope you get it fixed soon.

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thanx guys for the suggestions but i dont think its a ring cause when i took it into the shop it wasnt smoking.. it started right when it came out..well im gettin the new valve seals put in today. so hopefully this is my problem.

 

Ive been told theres a little smoke coming out of the back of my car when I shift. Whats that? Also I have YET to see a Civic that doesnt have a smoking exhaust.

-RedTampaSi

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Blue/white smoke generally means youre burning oil and youll prob need new rings.

Black smoke means youre running rich or have combustion type problems.

 

well i had new valve seals installed today and it helped alittle but still smoking.. we did a compression test today and it was at 270 on each cylinder. and it idles fine so its not a ring.. my spark plugs look like sh-t so im gettin new plugs and gauges tomorrow. so hopefully i can see if im running rich or not.. well ill keep u guys posted... hopefully my car is done by this saturday.. i wanna race some people

 

TsJag17 if you cant figure out the problem PM me and ill give you Neals number he can fix anything. Also RedTampaSi my civic doesnt smoke!! Neal built my motor