1992 Eagle Talon Blue Smoke Oil Leak

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RIK_JAMES
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i have a 1992 Eagle Talon Tsi with 100,000miles on it and just yesterday it started to puff blue smoke only when i accelerated i discovered oil leaking by the injectors could that be the problem? i also checked the PCV valve and i changed the valve cover gasket but it still didn't fix the oil leaking by the fuel injectors
May 30, 2006 at 7:29 PM
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It sounds like you may have worn piston rings. Perform a leak down test to determine if you have excessive blow by (piston ring wear) :(
Sep 12, 2006 at 11:30 AM

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Perform a leak-down test to check for excessive blow-by from worn piston rings.

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The owner of a 1992 Eagle Talon TSi with 100,000 miles reports blue smoke only during acceleration and oil leaking near the fuel injectors. Checking the PCV valve and replacing the valve cover gasket did not stop the leak. The expert suggests worn piston rings and recommends a leak-down test for excessive blow-by.

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