1987 Ford Escort

Tiny
STEVEHOWARD1969
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1987 Ford Escort

Whe my engine is hot my exhaust emits black smoke, my oil level is dropping slowly so I know im burning it but where should I start to look for the problem?
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 AT 2:18 AM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Check cylinder compression. Check for leaking valve seals. Leaking piston rings etc.
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 AT 8:44 AM
Tiny
STEVEHOWARD1969
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Thanks Dave, it's actually not a Ford Escort but an Ingersoll Rand ground compactor! The symtoms and the solutions should be the same though! Once again, thanks for your help.
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 AT 7:56 PM

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