This is "MY BUILD" INSPIRATION
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Ok so I just had my girl rev my engine while I looked at the exhaust and it looks like its white but it wasn't much coming out plus it's getting dark now so it's hard to see if it's blue or white. There was black smoke to but I know thts just from my muffler. But my exhaust doesn't give tht sugerary smell of anti freeze. And it's not over heating at all and my overflow tank is full. But one things for sure tht I'm burning oil I just had to put three quart of oil before I could get a reading on the dip stick and I was on a level surface. I'll try again tomorrow when there's day light. For now I'm babying this baby.
Ok it's been confirmed that I'm burning oil. So new valve stem seals are on the to do list..while I'm at it I mine as well replace the head gasket,timing belt and water pump. I met a guy today at advance auto who can do the clutch for $150 and I also have a good friend who landed a good job in a shop and he is gonna try to see if his boss will let him do the clutch after hours for free. He is also gonna check to see if he can get a flywheel for me at a discount price. So I'm waiting to hear back from him. I may drop by the his shop next week to get the car on the lift just to inspect it. I was hoping I wouldnt run into all this but hey it cost to play and at the end of the day I'll know my car is running at its best. I might need new tie rods also. And I need a new wiper motor it seems the return relay is bad in it. I picked up some degreaser for the engine bay I just need turtle wax. Well thts my update for today.
That means a lot coming from you. Ur like a celebrity up here man. But hey you are doing ur build the right way and not cutting corners like most people in the Honda game. I'm learning to be patient and do things the right way but it's hard wanting to do modifications but saving for legit stuff.
: My dad was telling me the same thing but he mentioned a air tool that u put where the spark plug goes or something like that. I'm guessing valve seal because how else could I be burning oil and my head gasket isn't blown. Until I get it fix I'll just add Lucus oil treatment to help make a better seal. At Least that way it will burn slower.IF its valve seals then you don't have to take off the head. It's nice to do so you can be safe with the head gasket. But if you compress the cylinder by setting the cylinder that you're working on to TDC the valve won't drop. Just a heads up
Lucas products are amazing. He is right about the air tool, but it may be easier just setting to TDC. Check your compression, could be rings. When my valve seals were leaking I got lucky and just pressed them in.
Okay I'll be sure to do the compression test. I might just take off the head so can replace the timing belt, head gasket and water pump just so I don't ever have to worry about them in the future.
Good thinking sir! Subbed
how long did you keep it on the surface for??
Okay so I was bored on my lunch brake and I decide why not tinker with the car for fun. I decided that the blue condoms on the cluster bulbs had to go. I also took out the two bulbs tht shine down on the cluster so the gauges can illuminate better. Here's the tear down
I'll take pictures of the cluster tonight to show you guys and gals the results. Or you can just look in CHILD'S build thread.
I'll take pictures of the cluster tonight to show you guys and gals the results. Or you can just look in CHILD'S build thread.
Okay so I just did a compression test and I got 170 across the board. Engine was warm and it was a close throttle test but the difference in compression between it being cold and open throttle is only a 5-10% difference depending on the engine u do the test on. So my piston rings aren't the cause of my excess oil consumption. I'm almost 100% sure it's my valve stem seals.