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1985 Chevrolet Silverado Repair Question


Topics covered: Smoke, Gas, Engine.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on March 15, 2013

Chevrolet Silverado Smoke Problem

Why does my 350 engine runs rough and smokes(blue/white) smoke at idle and does not at high speeds. I changed plugs and wires. uses gas like crazy all the time.
Avatar Asked by scoobydo777

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Replied on March 15, 2013

the smoke is probably due to bad oil seals, they didn'thave much of a seal as it was an o ring, there are better ones available called positive seals. they cna be changed without removing the cylinderhead if you have air pressure available and a valve spring compressor for on the car. most mechanic shops can do it. they weren't the best champs for mileage either. have it checked by a pro for maybe time for a carb overhaul or if a tbi unit check for a blown gasket beneathe the unit, spray carb cleaner at base front and back if rpm changes it's leaking vacuum

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