Burning Oil

John Lagnese jlagnese at massed.net
Sat May 11 19:52:50 EDT 2002


If there is oil burning at start-up its bad valve seals.
John

Erik Addy wrote:

> > 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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