1986 Toyota Corolla smoke

1986 TOYOTA COROLLA
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STREETEE
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Engine Performance problem
1986 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Manual
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Have smoke coming from breather on rocker cover, high oil pressure, car running rough, have replaced valve seals, no smoke from exhaust, oil is clean (no moisture).
Sep 16, 2008 at 3:28 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If the engine is breathing heavily, this is due to worn piston rings, get a leak down test done or do a wet & dry comp test this will prove the condition of the rings.

mark (mhpautos)
Sep 16, 2008 at 4:50 AM
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