HHK06

Oil? Pistons? How can i diagnose this?

Bryce

check your dip stick

imported_mikepasini

compression and leakdown test... see how the results are... if they are not good, then you know your problem is the piston rings prob...

if it comes out good, then ask yourself this questions... blue smoke at high or low rpms? if its at low rpms... then more than likely your valves... leave it off overnight and start it up... if it puffs out blue smoke on start-up = valves... if they blue smoke is coming out at high rpms and its the piston rings more than likely... they are sealing, but prob not as well cause they are worn a little... could even be just the bottom oil rings possibly...

let us know how this works out.



OOOOHHHH... and blue smoke = oil

chris_si98

blue smoke is oil burning.

do a compression test or atleast check your oil level.. is a lot? or just a little bit?

Tikal

The oil level from what I can see is relatively fine. The smoke only starts coming out at High RPM's.. When I really really push the car the smoke starts appearing. But at low RPM's driving normally the car is fine.

Also, I have an upper coolant leak. The coolant is leaking from the part that drives coolant into the Intake. I need a new rad hose, anyone got any laying around?

Tikal

I need front brakes on this car too. Is it smart to shave the rotors, rather then buying brand new ones? I got the pads, but the rotors are all rusted to ****.

imported_Anna H

Depends on how much and how hard you use your brakes. I'm not sure if there's also a law out there that require your rotosr to need certain thickness before they can shave it. IMO, I don't recommend shaving the rotors, they weaken the material and could potentially be dangerous.

Tikal

Okay. A buddy of mine told me about a shop called Aon. I called the shop and they told me that rotors were going for $20 a PEICE! That's a steal, I've never seen them that cheap. I'm heading over now.