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1997 BMW 323 BMW 323 I

Tiny
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  • 1997 BMW 323
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 107,000 MILES
Hi all my bmw is blowing blue smoke out. The car has oil in and sounds normal the car is 323 I 1997 can you please help me thank you
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 AT 2:01 PM

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Tiny
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To start, I would need to see if there is vacuum leak in the intake system. I use a smoke machine. Also if the valve stem seals are allowing oil to pass, the car can smoke, it's not overfull is it?
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Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 AT 4:32 PM
Tiny
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No the oil is not overfull the car has not moved for a year it sounds lovely I just hope the rings have not gone is it a big job
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 AT 1:16 PM

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