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Old May 10, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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car starts fine but smokey for first 5 mins of starting.

unit or valvestems? or poss rings?

any help appreciated.
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Old May 10, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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Id go for stem seals 1st M8, nice cheap and easy to do
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Old May 10, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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almost certainly valve stem seals is a cvh afterall
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Old May 10, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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the worrying thing is, the cars just had a full 285t2 cam kit fitted, perhaps i was short changed and it was only the cam that got done! i do have a spare turbo unit sitting but its the hassle i cant be arsed with. esp. if its not the seals on the unit.
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Old May 10, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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They don't do stem seal when the change the cam. I assume it was AVA?
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Old May 10, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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f*ck rab, your everywhere

it was tuning zone in livingston mate.

it was a full cam kit with all the bits and bobs but im a bit edgy on what work was done when i left. its basicly been like that bout 100 mls after fitment. cars not really been drove much since, plus ive got my st170.
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