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Re: Blue smoke? What blue smoke?

To: list <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>, rick 72 TR6 <rick@vir.com>
Subject: Re: Blue smoke? What blue smoke?
From: David Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 13:15:01 -0400
rick 72 TR6 <rick@vir.com> writes:

>Fellow TR6 owners:
>My car smokes quite a bit under hard acceleration and consumes about a
>liter/150miles.
>Should I look at new valve seals or (gasp) rings? Both???

Most likely rings, blowby you know.  Sorry

>Or should I just
>buy a couple of cases or 20w50 and STP.

Personal choice.  If you are not a perfectionist and don't mind the
occasional scowl form other motorists, go for it.

>Also, a CLONK sound can be heard
>when I accelerate. I installed new U-joints. That aint it... It seems to
>come from the front. Any ideas?

Check the engine mounts.  Then the trunions and bushings

> Thanks for  your precious advice in the last three months.

>rick
>CC82991

Hope this helps.

Dave

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