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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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Lately I've noticed smoke from my exhaust. It only does this once in a while. Sometimes it does this when I'm heavy on the throttle and sometimes not. Anybody got any ideas on what it might be from? Thanks
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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does it puff out a lot of smoke when you take off after idling for a while? if so, valve stem seals...
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 05:09 AM
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Valve Stem seals. There is a guy in New York who does them for $2500. It will be worth the drive.
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by proplan
Lately I've noticed smoke from my exhaust. It only does this once in a while. Sometimes it does this when I'm heavy on the throttle and sometimes not. Anybody got any ideas on what it might be from? Thanks
Check your ccv valves if bad replace them.. They will cause excess oil consumption and smoke trails. If they are good,, probably the exhaust valve steam seals.
Gatriel is talking about bmwoem1 from bimmerfest contact him ..
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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 04:15 PM
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Thanks guys I will definitely check out CCV valves.
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