Burning Oil

[Erik Addy]

> I have noticed lately that my '91 90q20v with apx
> 195k
> miles is going through quite a bit of oil.  Haven't
> noticed it on the garage floor, and today I saw my
> wife pull away (cold engine) with a fair bit of
> smoke
> from the exhaust.  So, question is, where is it
> going?
> I would assume valve seals, but I suppose rings is a
> possibility.  I doubt the rings though, because it's
> an audi :), and also judging by the service records
> I
> have it has always been taken care of.
>
> Any way to confirm one or the other?
> To do the valve seals, does the cam come out?
> If so, I suppose I should do the lifters even though
> they are quiet?
> How much extra do you think it would cost me to have
> the valve seals done if I am also doing the timing
> belt?
>
> Thanks
> Erik


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