1992 Eagle Talon Blue Smoke on Acceleration

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RIK_JAMES
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i have just bought a 92 eagle talon with 164,000km on it and just last week it was running fine but now it blows blue smoke only when i accelerate i discoverd oil by the injectors could this be the problem or is it a costly fix?
May 24, 2006 at 9:37 AM
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SDALTON19
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blue smoke is caused by several different things i dont know if this is a turbo model but if it is that only comlicates things a little more that being said based off what you wrote the oil around the injectors is most likely coming from the valve cover gasket this may be because the engine oil is overfilled or the gasket is rotten and needs replacement also the pcv valve may have failed these are the simple things to check first beyond that with the mileage the vehicle has it could be piston rings maybe even worn valve seals this is honestly something a skilled technician needs to look at i hope this helps
May 25, 2006 at 2:06 PM

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Check the oil level, valve cover gasket, and PCV valve first, since oil near the injectors is most likely from an overfilled crankcase or a failed gasket. If those are sound, have a technician inspect for worn valve seals or piston rings, and account for turbo complications if the car is turbocharged.

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The owner of a 1992 Eagle Talon with 164,000 km says it recently began blowing blue smoke only when accelerating and found oil near the injectors. The expert explains that blue smoke has several causes and that oil at the injectors is most likely from a valve cover gasket leak due to overfilling or a rotten gasket, or from a failed PCV valve. Those simple items should be checked first; with this mileage, worn valve seals or piston rings are also possible and need a skilled technician, especially if the car is turbocharged.

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