1965 Other Chevrolet Models 1965 Corvair

Tiny
PERRYA
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Engine Mechanical problem
1965 Other Chevrolet Models 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 50,000 miles

I have a corvair that has blue smoke when you just start it and for a bit afterward, which seems to clear up after driving it more than 30 min. If it was the piston rings, wouldn't this get worse not better? Do you have to drop the engine to do a ring job?
Monday, February 25th, 2008 AT 9:38 PM

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Tiny
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First of all I have to confess I have been a Corvair lover since I purchased my first one when I was 13, I know these cars like the back of my hand, I have currently 12, and I will not get rid of them, the problem you are describing sounds like vale glide seals, I do not believe your car has 50,000 miles, I believe it has 150,000, and it is time for a vale job.
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Monday, March 30th, 2009 AT 12:41 AM

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