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Old 06-16-2015, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by engatwork View Post
Typically, if valve stem guide seals are worn out you will see smoke on take off after sitting at a redlight or stop sign...
{Perhaps worth adding?}

...and for valve stem seals you might notice plumes of smoke at start up because the oil has leaked into the cylinder when the engine is stopped
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