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Old 08-15-2013, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by PeteF View Post
How much manifold vacuum does it have at idle ? If low, could be leaking through intake gaskets, sucking oil in. Could check torque on intake manifold bolts also.

Never checked manifold pressure before I pulled the intake this AM, hoping it is just a bad intake gasket,





going to change that and the plugs and see if it stops burning/blowing oil. We shall see.
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